Convert Centimeters to Yards
cm to yd · length conversion
What are centimeters and yards?
A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter, roughly the width of an adult fingernail. A yard is 3 feet (0.9144 m), used for fabric, sports fields, and landscaping. For scale: a doorway is about 2 m (6.6 ft) tall, and a marathon is 42.2 km (26.2 mi).
How to convert centimeters to yards
1 cm = 0.0109361 yd. To convert, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.0109361. For example, 5 cm = 0.0546807 yd, and 20 cm = 0.218723 yd. To go the other way, multiply yards by 91.44 (since 1 yd = 91.44 cm).
Centimeters to Yards conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0109361 |
| 2 | 0.0218723 |
| 5 | 0.0546807 |
| 10 | 0.109361 |
| 20 | 0.218723 |
| 50 | 0.546807 |
| 100 | 1.09361 |
FAQ
What is 1 cm in yd?
1 cm = 0.0109361 yd. To convert any amount, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.0109361.
How do I convert yards back to centimeters?
Go the other way: 1 yd = 91.44 cm, so multiply yards by 91.44 to get centimeters.
Is a centimeter bigger than a yard?
No — 1 cm is the smaller unit, equal to 0.0109361 yd (it takes 91.44 cm to make one yd).
Are these length conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.