Convert yard to mile (statute)
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to mile (statute) [mi (US)], or Convert mile (statute) to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Mile (Statute)
1 yd = 0.000568180681818195 mi (US)
Example: convert 15 yd to mi (US):
15 yd = 15 × 0.000568180681818195 mi (US) = 0.00852271022727293 mi (US)
Yard to Mile (Statute) Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.