Difference between yards and kilometers
Yards and kilometers are units of length, but they belong to different measurement systems and have different scales:
Yard (yd)
- The yard is a unit of length primarily used in the United States and, to a lesser extent, in the United Kingdom.
- One yard is equivalent to 3 feet or 36 inches.
- It is commonly used for measuring shorter distances, such as in construction, sports (e.g., American football fields), and everyday activities.
Kilometer (km)
- The kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, which is used worldwide as the standard system of measurement.
- One kilometer is equal to 1,000 meters or approximately 0.62137 miles.
- Kilometers are commonly used for measuring longer distances, such as in road travel, geographical distances, and scientific calculations.
The main difference between yards and kilometers is their scale and the regions where they are predominantly used. Yards are smaller units typically used in the United States and the United Kingdom for shorter measurements, while kilometers are larger units used globally for longer distances.