Convert yard to petameter
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to petameter [Pm], or Convert petameter to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Petameter
1 yd = 9.144e-16 Pm
Example: convert 15 yd to Pm:
15 yd = 15 × 9.144e-16 Pm = 1.3716e-14 Pm
Yard to Petameter 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.
Petameter
A petameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^15 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "peta-" for 10^15 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1975.
Current Use
The petameter is used for measuring distances on a galactic scale, such as the size of the Milky Way galaxy.