Convert centimeter to yard
Facts about the Centimeter
A centimeter is equal to one-hundredth (1/100) of a meter and is part of the metric system.
The centimeter became standard in the 19th century as part of the metric revolution and is still widely used today in countries that follow SI conventions.
Centimeters are commonly used for everyday measurements like height, clothing sizes, dimensions of objects, and in education settings.
1 cm = 10 mm = 0.01 m = 0.393701 in
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cm | mm | 10 |
| 1 cm | m | 0.01 |
| 1 cm | in | 0.393701 |
Facts about the Yard
A yard is equal to 3 feet or 0.9144 meters in the imperial system.
The yard has historical ties to medieval England and was standardized to 0.9144 meters in the mid-20th century.
Common in sports fields, landscaping, and fabric measurement.
1 yd = 3 ft = 36 in = 0.9144 m
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 yd | ft | 3 |
| 1 yd | in | 36 |
| 1 yd | m | 0.9144 |