In 1 yards there are 36 inches. Meanwhile in 1 inches there are 0.027778 yards. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Inches to Yards calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert yards to inches, use this rule: 1 yard = 36 inches.
Example:
This yards to inches conversion works for any value, including decimals. For example, 1.5 yards × 36 = 54 inches.
There are 36 inches in 1 yard. This comes from 1 yard equaling 3 feet, and each foot equaling 12 inches (3 × 12 = 36).
Multiply the number of yards by 36.
Formula: inches = yards × 36
1 yard = 36 inches.
2 yards = 72 inches (2 × 36 = 72).
3 yards = 108 inches (3 × 36 = 108).
5 yards = 180 inches (5 × 36 = 180).
10 yards = 360 inches (10 × 36 = 360).
Yes. Multiply the value by 36, even if it’s a fraction or decimal.
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Divide inches by 36.
Formula: yards = inches ÷ 36
Example: 72 inches = 2 yards (72 ÷ 36 = 2).
A yard is defined as 3 feet, and a foot is defined as 12 inches. The inch-to-yard link stays fixed because these are standard US and imperial length units.
Yes. Yards and inches are both part of the US customary system and the imperial system. They measure length and distance.
Yards work well for longer lengths, like fabric, room size, or short outdoor distances. Inches fit better for small items, details, and tight measurements.
Use 36 inches per yard and break it into easy parts.
Write the formula and the unit, then check the size. Yards are larger than inches, so the inch value should be a bigger number after you convert.
Only round if you need a simpler number for your project. For exact work, keep the full result. For estimates, rounding to the nearest inch is often fine.
The Calculate Box tool to convert yards to inches uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a yards value in the box and have it instantly converted to inches.