Convert kiloyard to yard
Please provide values below to convert kiloyard [kyd] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to kiloyard.
How to Convert Kiloyard to Yard
1 kyd = 1000 yd
Example: convert 15 kyd to yd:
15 kyd = 15 × 1000 yd = 15000 yd
Kiloyard to Yard Conversion Table
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Kiloyard
A kiloyard is a unit of length equal to 1,000 yards.
History/Origin
The kiloyard is not a standard or common unit of measurement. It is a logical multiple of the yard.
Current Use
The kiloyard is rarely used.
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.