A yard is 36 inches. Sewing patterns and fabric shops often switch between the two, so divide inches by 36 for yards.
How to use the Inches to Yards Converter
- Type the number of inches into the Inches field. Decimals such as 18 are fine.
- Read the answer in Yards – it updates as you type, with no button to press.
- To convert the other way, type into Yards and the inches are recalculated.
- Press Copy results to copy both values with the page title, or Copy link to share this exact conversion.
This page converts only in ⇄ yd. Need a different unit? Use the general length converter, where you can choose any “from” and “to” unit.
How it works
Both units measure length, so they are always in the same ratio: one inch equals 0.027777778 yards. The calculator multiplies the number of inches you type by 0.027777778 to give yards, and when you type into the yards field it divides by the same factor to give inches. Because the ratio never changes, doubling the inches always doubles the yards. Results are calculated at full precision and rounded only for display (up to eight decimal places, with very large or small values shown in scientific notation).
How to convert inches to yards
- Write down the value in inches, for example 36 in.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 0.027777778 (because 1 inch = 0.027777778 yd).
- 36 × 0.027777778 = 1 yd.
- To go back from yards to inches, divide by 0.027777778 – or multiply by 36.
in to yd conversion table
| Inches | Yards | Yards | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.027777778 yd | 1 yd | 36 in |
| 6 in | 0.16666667 yd | 2 yd | 72 in |
| 12 in | 0.33333333 yd | 5 yd | 180 in |
| 18 in | 0.5 yd | 10 yd | 360 in |
| 24 in | 0.66666667 yd | 20 yd | 720 in |
| 36 in | 1 yd | 50 yd | 1,800 in |
| 45 in | 1.25 yd | 100 yd | 3,600 in |
| 54 in | 1.5 yd | 1,000 yd | 36,000 in |
| 60 in | 1.6666667 yd | ||
| 72 in | 2 yd | ||
| 100 in | 2.7777778 yd | ||
| 144 in | 4 yd |
What is an inch?
The inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 mm since 1959. It is used in the U.S. for almost everything and worldwide for screen sizes, wheel and tyre sizes, pipe threads and many tools.
What is a yard?
The yard is 3 feet (36 inches), exactly 0.9144 m. It is used for fabric, American and Canadian football fields, golf distances and, as the gaj, for land in South Asia.
Quick mental conversion
For a fast estimate, multiply inches by about 0.028 to get yards; the error is about 0.8%. Use the calculator above when you need the exact figure.
Common mistakes to avoid
Mixing the international foot (0.3048 m) with the old u.s. survey foot, confusing nautical and statute miles, and writing decimal feet such as 5.5 ft as “5 ft 5 in” (it is 5 ft 6 in).
Formula
1 in = 0.027777778 yd1 yd = 36 inyd = in × 0.027777778Worked example
Inputs — Inches: 36 in.
Results — Yards = 1 yd.
Frequently asked questions
How many yards is 54 inches?
1.5 yd.
How many inches in a yard?
36.
How do I convert inches to yards?
Multiply the number of inches by 0.027777778. For example, 36 in × 0.027777778 = 1 yd.
How do I convert yards back to inches?
Divide by 0.027777778 (or multiply by 36), or simply type the value into the yards field above.
What is 100 in in yards?
100 in = 2.7777778 yd.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST and the SI), so the only difference you may see is rounding in the last displayed digit.
Can I convert to other units on this page?
This page converts only between inches and yards. To pick any length unit, use the general length converter linked under Related calculators.
What formula does the Inches to Yards Converter use?
1 in = 0.027777778 yd.