Length converter: mile → yard
Facts about the Mile
The mile (mi) is an imperial unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or approximately 1.609 kilometers. The term originates from the Roman 'mille passus' meaning a thousand paces. Miles are still widely used in the United States and the United Kingdom to measure road distances and speed limits.
Facts about the Yard
The yard (yd) is an imperial unit equal to 3 feet or 36 inches. It originated in medieval England and was standardized to 0.9144 meters in 1959. Yards are often used in sports fields (like American football), fabric measurement, and landscaping in countries that use the imperial system.