Convert aln to yard
Please provide values below to convert aln [aln] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to aln.
How to Convert Aln to Yard
1 aln = 0.649363274059493 yd
Example: convert 15 aln to yd:
15 aln = 15 × 0.649363274059493 yd = 9.74044911089239 yd
Aln to Yard Conversion Table
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Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.