Yards to Miles Converter
Common Yards to Miles Conversions
- 100 yards = 0.0568 miles
- 440 yards = 0.25 miles (quarter mile)
- 880 yards = 0.5 miles (half mile)
- 1760 yards = 1 mile
- 5280 yards = 3 miles
Quick Facts
- 1 mile = 1760 yards
- 1 yard = 3 feet
- 1 yard = 0.9144 meters
- 1 mile = 1.609 kilometers
Sports and Athletics
- Football field: 100 yards
- Track lap (standard): 440 yards (quarter mile)
- NASCAR track lengths: 0.5 to 2.66 miles
- Golf hole lengths: 100-600 yards
Practical Applications
- Land measurement:
- Property boundaries
- Field dimensions
- Construction sites
- Road distances:
- Street blocks
- Walking distances
- Running routes
International Usage
- US commonly uses yards
- Sports measurements worldwide
- Golf courses internationally
- Construction and surveying
Frequently Asked Questions
How many miles is 100 yards?
100 yards equals 0.0568 miles. This is about 1/17.6 of a mile, or roughly the length of an American football field.
How many yards are in a quarter mile?
440 yards equals 0.25 miles (one quarter mile). This is the length of a standard running track.
How many yards are in a half mile?
880 yards equals 0.5 miles (one half mile). This is twice around a standard running track.
How many yards are in one mile?
1760 yards equals 1 mile. This is the standard conversion rate between yards and miles.
How many yards are in 3 miles?
5280 yards equals 3 miles. This is a common distance for running and walking routes.