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Convert yards to kilometers

Converting yards to kilometers is a common length task, whether you are checking a recipe, a spec sheet, a travel distance or a homework problem. Since 1 yd equals 0.0009144 km, the math is a single multiplication — and this page does it for you instantly, with the formula, a table of common values and answers to the questions people ask most.

How to convert yards to kilometers

To convert yards to kilometers, multiply the number of yards by 0.0009144. For example, 10 yd × 0.0009144 = 0.009144 km.

km = yd × 0.0009144

  1. Write down the value in yards you want to convert.
  2. Multiply it by 0.0009144 (the exact yd→km factor).
  3. The result is your value in kilometers. Check it below with the converter or the table.

Conversion table

Common values of yards and their equivalents in kilometers:

yards to kilometers — quick reference
Common values converted from yards to kilometers
ydkm
10.0009144
20.0018288
30.0027432
40.0036576
50.004572
100.009144
200.018288
250.02286
500.04572
1000.09144
2500.2286
5000.4572

About these units

Yard (yd). A yard equals exactly 0.9144 meters, or 3 feet. It is used in American football, golf, fabric sales and cricket pitch measurements.

Kilometer (km). A kilometer equals 1,000 meters and is the standard metric unit for road distances and geography. One kilometer is about 0.62 miles or a 12-minute walk.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert yards to kilometers?

To convert yards to kilometers, multiply the number of yards by 0.0009144. For example, 10 yd × 0.0009144 = 0.009144 km. Or skip the math: type the value into the converter at the top of this page and the result updates instantly.

How many kilometers are in 1 yard?

1 yd = 0.0009144 km. That is the fixed relationship used by this converter and by international standards.

How many yards are in 1 kilometer?

1 km = 1,093.61 yd. If you are converting in the opposite direction, use our Kilometer to Yard converter for the dedicated table and FAQ.

Is the yards to kilometers conversion exact?

Yes. Both units are defined by international agreement, so the factor of 0.0009144 is exact. Displayed results are rounded to 6 significant digits only for readability.

What is yard used for?

A yard equals exactly 0.9144 meters, or 3 feet. It is used in American football, golf, fabric sales and cricket pitch measurements.