Miles to Yards Converter
Use this converter to easily convert between Miles and Yards (miles to yd).
- How many Yards equal one Mile?
- Difference between Miles and Yards
- How to convert Miles to Yards
- Miles to yards conversion table
How many Yards equal one Mile?
Since a yard is defined as 3 feet, and a mile is defined as 5280 feet, exactly 1760 yards equal one mile. The internationally recognized symbols are "mi" for miles and "yd" for yards, but "m" is still used in some places to denote miles, despite possible confusion with meters ("m").
Difference between Miles and Yards
The major difference between miles and yards is the magnitude of the distance measured. Miles are thus usually used for travel distances and distances between faraway places, while yards are used for measuring running and walking distances, as well as dimensions for houses, yards, sports fields, or smaller objects.
Both metrics are a part of the imperial unit system and are mostly used in the United Stated and the United Kingdom, with most of the rest of the world preferring the metric system defined by the International System of Units (SI). Historically both units varied by time, place, and jurisdiction, but are currently defined in terms of meters.
How to convert Miles to Yards
To convert miles to yards, multiply the measurement in miles by 1760. This is not a simple calculation, so a calculator is often handy. Even better - you can use our free online miles to yards converter. It is mobile-friendly, has a quick copy button and other convenient functionalities.
Miles to yd conversion example
Sample task: convert 6 miles to yards. Solution:
Formula:
miles * 1760 = yd
Calculation:
6 miles * 1,760 = 10,560 yd
End result:
6 miles is equal to 10,560 yd
Miles to yards conversion table
| miles | yd |
|---|---|
| 1 miles | 1,760 yd |
| 2 miles | 3,520 yd |
| 3 miles | 5,280 yd |
| 4 miles | 7,040 yd |
| 5 miles | 8,800 yd |
| 6 miles | 10,560 yd |
| 7 miles | 12,320 yd |
| 8 miles | 14,080 yd |
| 9 miles | 15,840 yd |
| 10 miles | 17,600 yd |
| 20 miles | 35,200 yd |
| 30 miles | 52,800 yd |
| 40 miles | 70,400 yd |
| 50 miles | 88,000 yd |
| 60 miles | 105,600 yd |
| 70 miles | 123,200 yd |
| 80 miles | 140,800 yd |
| 90 miles | 158,400 yd |
| 100 miles | 176,000 yd |
| 200 miles | 352,000 yd |
| 300 miles | 528,000 yd |
| 400 miles | 704,000 yd |
| 500 miles | 880,000 yd |
| 600 miles | 1,056,000 yd |
| 700 miles | 1,232,000 yd |
| 800 miles | 1,408,000 yd |
| 900 miles | 1,584,000 yd |
| 1,000 miles | 1,760,000 yd |
References
[1] NIST Special Publication 330 (2008) - "The International System of Units (SI)", edited by Barry N.Taylor and Ambler Thompson
[2] International Organization for Standardization (1993). ISO Standards Handbook: Quantities and units (3rd edition). Geneva: ISO. ISBN 92-67-10185-4.
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