Convert yard to vara castellana
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to vara castellana [vara castellana], or Convert vara castellana to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Vara Castellana
1 yd = 1.09489051094891 vara castellana
Example: convert 15 yd to vara castellana:
15 yd = 15 × 1.09489051094891 vara castellana = 16.4233576642336 vara castellana
Yard to Vara Castellana 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.
Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara is an obsolete unit of measurement.