Convert megameter to yard
Please provide values below to convert megameter [Mm] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to megameter.
How to Convert Megameter to Yard
1 Mm = 1093613.29833771 yd
Example: convert 15 Mm to yd:
15 Mm = 15 × 1093613.29833771 yd = 16404199.4750656 yd
Megameter to Yard Conversion Table
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Megameter
A megameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^6 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "mega-" for 10^6 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1873.
Current Use
The megameter is sometimes used to specify the diameters of planets and the distances of satellites.
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.