Length Converter
Definitions
centimeter: A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, frequently used for height measurements.
yard: A yard is 3 feet or 36 inches, used in fabric measurements and sports.
Conversion Formula
Multiply the value in centimeter by 0.010936132983377079 to get the value in yard
General formula: value in centimeter × (0.01 / 0.9144) = value in yard
Examples
centimeter examples:
A standard paperclip is about 3.5 centimeters long
The diameter of a AA battery is about 1.4 centimeters
yard examples:
A full-size piano is about 5 yards long
A standard bowling lane is about 19 yards long
Common Applications
centimeter: Used in clothing measurements, meteorology (rainfall), and medical imaging.
yard: Used in American football, golf, and textiles.
Interesting Facts
centimeter: 1 cubic centimeter (cc) is equal to 1 milliliter (ml) in volume.
yard: The word 'yard' comes from the Old English word for a straight branch or rod.
Interesting faqs
centimeter: faq 7,faq 8
Decimal Conversions (120.1 to 120.9)
| Value | Conversion Result |
|---|---|
| 120.1 | 1.313430 yard |
| 120.2 | 1.314523 yard |
| 120.3 | 1.315617 yard |
| 120.4 | 1.316710 yard |
| 120.5 | 1.317804 yard |
| 120.6 | 1.318898 yard |
| 120.7 | 1.319991 yard |
| 120.8 | 1.321085 yard |
| 120.9 | 1.322178 yard |
Matrix Conversion (120)
| From \ To | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nanometer | micrometer | millimeter | centimeter | decimeter | meter | dekameter | hectometer | kilometer | inch | foot | yard | mile | nautical mile | |
| nanometer | 120.000000 | 0.120000 | 0.000120 | 0.000012 | 0.000001 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000005 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 |
| micrometer | 120000.000000 | 120.000000 | 0.120000 | 0.012000 | 0.001200 | 0.000120 | 0.000012 | 0.000001 | 0.000000 | 0.004724 | 0.000394 | 0.000131 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 |
| millimeter | 120000000.000000 | 120000.000000 | 120.000000 | 12.000000 | 1.200000 | 0.120000 | 0.012000 | 0.001200 | 0.000120 | 4.724409 | 0.393701 | 0.131234 | 0.000075 | 0.000065 |
| centimeter | 1200000000.000000 | 1200000.000000 | 1200.000000 | 120.000000 | 12.000000 | 1.200000 | 0.120000 | 0.012000 | 0.001200 | 47.244094 | 3.937008 | 1.312336 | 0.000746 | 0.000648 |
| decimeter | 12000000000.000000 | 12000000.000000 | 12000.000000 | 1200.000000 | 120.000000 | 12.000000 | 1.200000 | 0.120000 | 0.012000 | 472.440945 | 39.370079 | 13.123360 | 0.007456 | 0.006479 |
| meter | 119999999999.999985 | 120000000.000000 | 120000.000000 | 12000.000000 | 1200.000000 | 120.000000 | 12.000000 | 1.200000 | 0.120000 | 4724.409449 | 393.700787 | 131.233596 | 0.074565 | 0.064795 |
| dekameter | 1200000000000.000000 | 1200000000.000000 | 1200000.000000 | 120000.000000 | 12000.000000 | 1200.000000 | 120.000000 | 12.000000 | 1.200000 | 47244.094488 | 3937.007874 | 1312.335958 | 0.745645 | 0.647948 |
| hectometer | 12000000000000.000000 | 12000000000.000000 | 12000000.000000 | 1200000.000000 | 120000.000000 | 12000.000000 | 1200.000000 | 120.000000 | 12.000000 | 472440.944882 | 39370.078740 | 13123.359580 | 7.456454 | 6.479482 |
| kilometer | 119999999999999.984375 | 120000000000.000000 | 120000000.000000 | 12000000.000000 | 1200000.000000 | 120000.000000 | 12000.000000 | 1200.000000 | 120.000000 | 4724409.448819 | 393700.787402 | 131233.595801 | 74.564543 | 64.794816 |
| inch | 3048000000.000000 | 3048000.000000 | 3048.000000 | 304.800000 | 30.480000 | 3.048000 | 0.304800 | 0.030480 | 0.003048 | 120.000000 | 10.000000 | 3.333333 | 0.001894 | 0.001646 |
| foot | 36576000000.000000 | 36576000.000000 | 36576.000000 | 3657.600000 | 365.760000 | 36.576000 | 3.657600 | 0.365760 | 0.036576 | 1440.000000 | 120.000000 | 40.000000 | 0.022727 | 0.019749 |
| yard | 109727999999.999985 | 109728000.000000 | 109728.000000 | 10972.800000 | 1097.280000 | 109.728000 | 10.972800 | 1.097280 | 0.109728 | 4320.000000 | 360.000000 | 120.000000 | 0.068182 | 0.059248 |
| mile | 193121280000000.000000 | 193121280000.000031 | 193121280.000000 | 19312128.000000 | 1931212.800000 | 193121.280000 | 19312.128000 | 1931.212800 | 193.121280 | 7603200.000000 | 633600.000000 | 211200.000000 | 120.000000 | 104.277149 |
| nautical mile | 222240000000000.000000 | 222240000000.000000 | 222240000.000000 | 22224000.000000 | 2222400.000000 | 222240.000000 | 22224.000000 | 2222.400000 | 222.240000 | 8749606.299213 | 729133.858268 | 243044.619423 | 138.093534 | 120.000000 |
All Unit Conversions (120)
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| nanometer | 1200000000.000000 |
| micrometer | 1200000.000000 |
| millimeter | 1200.000000 |
| centimeter | 120.000000 |
| decimeter | 12.000000 |
| meter | 1.200000 |
| dekameter | 0.120000 |
| hectometer | 0.012000 |
| kilometer | 0.001200 |
| inch | 47.244094 |
| foot | 3.937008 |
| yard | 1.312336 |
| mile | 0.000746 |
| nautical mile | 0.000648 |
Convert 120 cm to Yards
Converting measurements can be essential for various tasks, whether you are working on a DIY project or planning a sports event. Understanding how to convert centimeters to yards is a useful skill, especially when dealing with different measurement systems. In this post, we will guide you through the conversion of 120 cm to yards.
cm Definition
Centimeters (cm) are a metric unit of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter. They are widely used around the world for measuring shorter lengths and are particularly common in fields like science, medicine, and everyday measurements.
Yards Definition
A yard is a unit of length in both the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches. Yards are commonly used in the United States and the UK for measuring distances in sports, fabric, and land area.
How to Convert 120 cm to Yards
To convert centimeters to yards, you can use the following formula:
Yards = Centimeters ÷ 91.44
Applying this formula for 120 cm:
Yards = 120 cm ÷ 91.44 ≈ 1.31234 yards
Therefore, 120 cm is approximately 1.31 yards.
FAQs
What is the exact conversion rate from centimeters to yards?
The exact conversion rate is 1 yard = 91.44 cm.
How many centimeters are in one yard?
There are 91.44 centimeters in one yard.
Is there an easy way to remember the conversion from cm to yards?
Yes, you can remember that 1 yard is slightly more than a meter (100 cm), so it can be helpful to visualize or remember that 100 cm is just over 1 yard.
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