Yards to inches

inches = yards × 36

How to convert yards to inches

One yard is 36 inches, so multiply the number of yards by 36. For example, 20 yards is 20 × 36 = 720 inches. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.02777778.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 40 gets within 11.1% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.

Where it comes up

Length conversions come up in DIY and building plans, running and cycling distances, maps, clothing sizes and travel between countries that use metric and imperial units.

yards	inches
1 yd	36 in
2 yd	72 in
3 yd	108 in
4 yd	144 in
5 yd	180 in
6 yd	216 in
7 yd	252 in
8 yd	288 in
9 yd	324 in
10 yd	360 in
11 yd	396 in
12 yd	432 in
13 yd	468 in
14 yd	504 in
15 yd	540 in
16 yd	576 in
17 yd	612 in
18 yd	648 in
19 yd	684 in
20 yd	720 in
25 yd	900 in
30 yd	1,080 in
40 yd	1,440 in
50 yd	1,800 in
60 yd	2,160 in
70 yd	2,520 in
75 yd	2,700 in
80 yd	2,880 in
90 yd	3,240 in
100 yd	3,600 in
120 yd	4,320 in
150 yd	5,400 in
200 yd	7,200 in
250 yd	9,000 in
300 yd	10,800 in
400 yd	14,400 in
500 yd	18,000 in
750 yd	27,000 in
1,000 yd	36,000 in
1,500 yd	54,000 in
2,000 yd	72,000 in
5,000 yd	180,000 in
10,000 yd	360,000 in

Questions

How many inches are in a yard?

36 inches.

How do I convert yards to inches in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*36, then fill the formula down the column.

Are the values in the table exact?

They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.