Inches to Yards Converter
Type a value in inches to see it in yards as you type, with the exact formula and a reference chart.
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How this was calculated
- 1 yard = 36 inches
- 45 ÷ 36 = 1.25 yd
| in | yd |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.0277778 yd |
| 6 in | 0.166667 yd |
| 9 in | 0.25 yd |
| 12 in | 0.333333 yd |
| 18 in | 0.5 yd |
| 24 in | 0.666667 yd |
| 30 in | 0.833333 yd |
| 36 in | 1 yd |
| 40 in | 1.11111 yd |
| 45 in | 1.25 yd |
| 48 in | 1.33333 yd |
| 54 in | 1.5 yd |
| 60 in | 1.66667 yd |
| 72 in | 2 yd |
| 90 in | 2.5 yd |
| 100 in | 2.77778 yd |
| 108 in | 3 yd |
| 120 in | 3.33333 yd |
| 144 in | 4 yd |
| 180 in | 5 yd |
| 200 in | 5.55556 yd |
| 360 in | 10 yd |
| yd | in |
|---|---|
| 0.125 yd | 4.5 in |
| 0.25 yd | 9 in |
| 0.333 yd | 11.988 in |
| 0.5 yd | 18 in |
| 0.667 yd | 24.012 in |
| 0.75 yd | 27 in |
| 1 yd | 36 in |
| 1.25 yd | 45 in |
| 1.5 yd | 54 in |
| 2 yd | 72 in |
| 2.5 yd | 90 in |
| 3 yd | 108 in |
How to convert inches to yards
1 inch = 0.0277777778 yards. To convert inches to yards, divide by 36 (or multiply by 0.0277777778). The international inch is exactly 2.54 cm (agreed in 1959). A yard is 3 feet, exactly 0.9144 m.
Worked examples
- 18 inches = 0.5 yd (18 ÷ 36)
- 45 inches = 1.25 yd (45 ÷ 36)
- 108 inches = 3 yd (108 ÷ 36)
Where this conversion comes up
Inches are used for screens, tools, lumber and US body measurements; yards for fabric, American football fields and golf distances. A yard is exactly 36 inches, so 45 in of fabric is 1.25 yd and 108 in (a quilt-backing width) is 3 yd. Fabric bolts are usually 44–45 in or 54–60 in wide and sold by the yard.
Quick estimate
Divide by 36; 9 in is a quarter yard.
Common mistakes
- Multiplying instead of dividing. A yard is larger than a inch, so the number of yards must come out smaller: 18 inches = 0.5 yd.
- Rounding too early. Keep the full factor until the last step; rounding 0.0278 to 0.028 first puts large values noticeably off.
Going the other way? Use the yards to inches converter. Related length converters: mm to inches, inches to mm, inches to feet, feet to inches, meters to feet, feet to meters.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert inches to yards?
Multiply the inches by 0.0277777778 (or divide by 36). For example, 45 inches is 1.25 yards.
How many yards are in one inch?
One inch is 0.0277777778 yards. The international inch is exactly 2.54 cm (agreed in 1959).
What is 108 inches in yards?
108 inches is 3 yards.
Is there a quick way to estimate inches to yards?
Divide by 36; 9 in is a quarter yard.