Convert Kilometers to Yards
km to yd · length conversion
What are kilometers and yards?
A kilometer is 1,000 meters, the standard metric unit for road distances. 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 kilometers to yards
1 km = 1,093.61 yd. To convert, multiply the number of kilometers by 1,093.61. For example, 5 km = 5,468.07 yd, and 20 km = 21,872.3 yd. To go the other way, multiply yards by 0.0009144 (since 1 yd = 0.0009144 km).
Kilometers to Yards conversion table
| Kilometers (km) | Yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,093.61 |
| 2 | 2,187.23 |
| 5 | 5,468.07 |
| 10 | 10,936.1 |
| 20 | 21,872.3 |
| 50 | 54,680.7 |
| 100 | 109,361 |
FAQ
What is 1 km in yd?
1 km = 1,093.61 yd. To convert any amount, multiply the number of kilometers by 1,093.61.
How do I convert yards back to kilometers?
Go the other way: 1 yd = 0.0009144 km, so multiply yards by 0.0009144 to get kilometers.
Is a kilometer bigger than a yard?
Yes — 1 km is the larger unit, equal to 1,093.61 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.