Convert yard to aln
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to aln [aln], or Convert aln to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Aln
1 yd = 1.53997005982261 aln
Example: convert 15 yd to aln:
15 yd = 15 × 1.53997005982261 aln = 23.0995508973391 aln
Yard to Aln Conversion Table
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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.
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.