Convert yard to perch
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Perch
1 yd = 0.181818181818182 perch
Example: convert 15 yd to perch:
15 yd = 15 × 0.181818181818182 perch = 2.72727272727273 perch
Yard to Perch Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.