Length Converter
Definitions
inch: An inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems.
yard: A yard is 3 feet or 36 inches, used in fabric measurements and sports.
Conversion Formula
Multiply the value in inch by 0.027777777777777776 to get the value in yard
General formula: value in inch × (0.0254 / 0.9144) = value in yard
Examples
inch examples:
A standard paperclip is about 1 inch long
The diameter of a US quarter is about 1 inch
yard examples:
A full-size piano is about 5 yards long
A standard bowling lane is about 19 yards long
Common Applications
inch: Used primarily in the United States for many everyday measurements.
yard: Used in American football, golf, and textiles.
Interesting Facts
inch: The international inch is exactly 25.4 millimeters.
yard: The word 'yard' comes from the Old English word for a straight branch or rod.
Interesting faqs
Decimal Conversions (120.1 to 120.9)
Value | Conversion Result |
---|---|
120.1 | 3.336111 yard |
120.2 | 3.338889 yard |
120.3 | 3.341667 yard |
120.4 | 3.344444 yard |
120.5 | 3.347222 yard |
120.6 | 3.350000 yard |
120.7 | 3.352778 yard |
120.8 | 3.355556 yard |
120.9 | 3.358333 yard |
Matrix Conversion (120)
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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 | 3048000000.000000 |
micrometer | 3048000.000000 |
millimeter | 3048.000000 |
centimeter | 304.800000 |
decimeter | 30.480000 |
meter | 3.048000 |
dekameter | 0.304800 |
hectometer | 0.030480 |
kilometer | 0.003048 |
inch | 120.000000 |
foot | 10.000000 |
yard | 3.333333 |
mile | 0.001894 |
nautical mile | 0.001646 |
Convert 120 Inches to Yards
Converting measurements can be essential in various fields, from construction to crafting. In this post, we will guide you through the process of converting 120 inches into yards, making it easy for you to understand and apply.
Inches Definition
An inch is a unit of length in the imperial system, commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is defined as 1/12 of a foot and is often used for measuring shorter distances, such as the height of a person or the dimensions of an object.
Yards Definition
A yard is another unit of length in the imperial system, equivalent to 3 feet or 36 inches. It is commonly used in various applications, including sports fields, fabric measurement, and landscaping.
How to Convert 120 Inches to Yards
To convert inches to yards, you can use the formula:
Yards = Inches ÷ 36
For example, to convert 120 inches to yards:
Yards = 120 ÷ 36 = 3.33
Thus, 120 inches is approximately 3.33 yards.
FAQs
What is the relationship between inches and yards?
There are 36 inches in one yard, making it easy to convert between the two units by dividing or multiplying by 36.
Why do I need to convert inches to yards?
Converting inches to yards can help in various applications, such as construction, landscaping, or when following patterns that require measurements in yards.
Can I convert inches to yards using a calculator?
Yes, you can use a calculator to divide the number of inches by 36 to quickly find the equivalent measurement in yards.

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