Convert kiloyard to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert kiloyard [kyd] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to kiloyard.
How to Convert Kiloyard to Kilometer
1 kyd = 0.9144 km
Example: convert 15 kyd to km:
15 kyd = 15 × 0.9144 km = 13.716 km
Kiloyard to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Kiloyard
A kiloyard is a unit of length equal to 1,000 yards.
History/Origin
The kiloyard is not a standard or common unit of measurement. It is a logical multiple of the yard.
Current Use
The kiloyard is rarely used.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.