Length Converter
Definitions
yard: A yard is 3 feet or 36 inches, used in fabric measurements and sports.
mile: A mile is 5,280 feet, commonly used for road distances in the US and UK.
Conversion Formula
Divide the length value by 1,760
General formula: value in yard × (0.9144 / 1609.344) = value in mile
Examples
yard examples:
A full-size piano is about 5 yards long
A standard bowling lane is about 19 yards long
mile examples:
The average person walks about 2,000 steps per mile
The distance from New York to Los Angeles is about 2,800 miles
Common Applications
yard: Used in American football, golf, and textiles.
mile: Used in transportation, athletics, and geography.
Interesting Facts
yard: The word 'yard' comes from the Old English word for a straight branch or rod.
mile: The Roman mile was about 1,000 paces (about 4,860 feet).
Interesting faqs
Decimal Conversions (20.1 to 20.9)
Value | Conversion Result |
---|---|
20.1 | 0.011420 mile |
20.2 | 0.011477 mile |
20.3 | 0.011534 mile |
20.4 | 0.011591 mile |
20.5 | 0.011648 mile |
20.6 | 0.011705 mile |
20.7 | 0.011761 mile |
20.8 | 0.011818 mile |
20.9 | 0.011875 mile |
Matrix Conversion (20)
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nanometer | micrometer | millimeter | centimeter | decimeter | meter | dekameter | hectometer | kilometer | inch | foot | yard | mile | nautical mile | |
nanometer | 20.000000 | 0.020000 | 0.000020 | 0.000002 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000001 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 |
micrometer | 20000.000000 | 20.000000 | 0.020000 | 0.002000 | 0.000200 | 0.000020 | 0.000002 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000787 | 0.000066 | 0.000022 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 |
millimeter | 20000000.000000 | 20000.000000 | 20.000000 | 2.000000 | 0.200000 | 0.020000 | 0.002000 | 0.000200 | 0.000020 | 0.787402 | 0.065617 | 0.021872 | 0.000012 | 0.000011 |
centimeter | 200000000.000000 | 200000.000000 | 200.000000 | 20.000000 | 2.000000 | 0.200000 | 0.020000 | 0.002000 | 0.000200 | 7.874016 | 0.656168 | 0.218723 | 0.000124 | 0.000108 |
decimeter | 2000000000.000000 | 2000000.000000 | 2000.000000 | 200.000000 | 20.000000 | 2.000000 | 0.200000 | 0.020000 | 0.002000 | 78.740157 | 6.561680 | 2.187227 | 0.001243 | 0.001080 |
meter | 19999999999.999996 | 20000000.000000 | 20000.000000 | 2000.000000 | 200.000000 | 20.000000 | 2.000000 | 0.200000 | 0.020000 | 787.401575 | 65.616798 | 21.872266 | 0.012427 | 0.010799 |
dekameter | 200000000000.000000 | 200000000.000000 | 200000.000000 | 20000.000000 | 2000.000000 | 200.000000 | 20.000000 | 2.000000 | 0.200000 | 7874.015748 | 656.167979 | 218.722660 | 0.124274 | 0.107991 |
hectometer | 2000000000000.000000 | 2000000000.000000 | 2000000.000000 | 200000.000000 | 20000.000000 | 2000.000000 | 200.000000 | 20.000000 | 2.000000 | 78740.157480 | 6561.679790 | 2187.226597 | 1.242742 | 1.079914 |
kilometer | 19999999999999.996094 | 20000000000.000000 | 20000000.000000 | 2000000.000000 | 200000.000000 | 20000.000000 | 2000.000000 | 200.000000 | 20.000000 | 787401.574803 | 65616.797900 | 21872.265967 | 12.427424 | 10.799136 |
inch | 508000000.000000 | 508000.000000 | 508.000000 | 50.800000 | 5.080000 | 0.508000 | 0.050800 | 0.005080 | 0.000508 | 20.000000 | 1.666667 | 0.555556 | 0.000316 | 0.000274 |
foot | 6096000000.000000 | 6096000.000000 | 6096.000000 | 609.600000 | 60.960000 | 6.096000 | 0.609600 | 0.060960 | 0.006096 | 240.000000 | 20.000000 | 6.666667 | 0.003788 | 0.003292 |
yard | 18287999999.999996 | 18288000.000000 | 18288.000000 | 1828.800000 | 182.880000 | 18.288000 | 1.828800 | 0.182880 | 0.018288 | 720.000000 | 60.000000 | 20.000000 | 0.011364 | 0.009875 |
mile | 32186880000000.000000 | 32186880000.000004 | 32186880.000000 | 3218688.000000 | 321868.800000 | 32186.880000 | 3218.688000 | 321.868800 | 32.186880 | 1267200.000000 | 105600.000000 | 35200.000000 | 20.000000 | 17.379525 |
nautical mile | 37040000000000.000000 | 37040000000.000000 | 37040000.000000 | 3704000.000000 | 370400.000000 | 37040.000000 | 3704.000000 | 370.400000 | 37.040000 | 1458267.716535 | 121522.309711 | 40507.436570 | 23.015589 | 20.000000 |
All Unit Conversions (20)
Unit | Value |
---|---|
nanometer | 18287999999.999996 |
micrometer | 18288000.000000 |
millimeter | 18288.000000 |
centimeter | 1828.800000 |
decimeter | 182.880000 |
meter | 18.288000 |
dekameter | 1.828800 |
hectometer | 0.182880 |
kilometer | 0.018288 |
inch | 720.000000 |
foot | 60.000000 |
yard | 20.000000 |
mile | 0.011364 |
nautical mile | 0.009875 |
Convert 20 Yards to Miles
Converting yards to miles is a straightforward process that helps in understanding distances more effectively. In this post, we will guide you through the conversion of 20 yards to miles, providing you with simple definitions and the necessary calculations.
Yards Definition
A yard is a unit of length commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom. One yard is equivalent to 3 feet or 36 inches. Yards are often used in sports, construction, and landscaping to measure distances and areas.
Miles Definition
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial system, primarily used in the United States and the United Kingdom. One mile is equal to 5,280 feet or 1,760 yards. Miles are commonly used to measure longer distances, such as road distances and travel routes.
How to Convert 20 Yards to Miles
To convert yards to miles, you can use the formula:
miles = yards ÷ 1,760
For example, to convert 20 yards to miles:
20 yards ÷ 1,760 = 0.011364 miles
Therefore, 20 yards is approximately 0.0114 miles.
FAQs
How many yards are in a mile?
There are 1,760 yards in a mile.
Why do we use miles instead of kilometers in the US?
The United States primarily uses the imperial system, which includes miles, while many other countries use the metric system that measures distance in kilometers.
Can I convert yards to miles using a calculator?
Yes, many online calculators can easily convert yards to miles by simply entering the value you want to convert.

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