Convert yard to terameter
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to terameter [Tm], or Convert terameter to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Terameter
1 yd = 9.144e-13 Tm
Example: convert 15 yd to Tm:
15 yd = 15 × 9.144e-13 Tm = 1.3716e-11 Tm
Yard to Terameter 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.
Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.