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Inch

The inch (in) is a unit of length in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is equal to 1/12 of a foot, or approximately 2.54 centimeters. The inch is commonly used for measuring small lengths, such as the dimensions of objects, screen sizes, and body measurements.

Origin:

The inch has ancient origins and was originally based on the width of a human thumb or the length of a typical barleycorn (a small grain). The term "inch" comes from the Latin word "uncia", meaning "one-twelfth," referencing its relationship to the foot, which was divided into 12 inches in the Roman system. The definition of the inch evolved over time, with various regions and cultures using different standards. In England, the inch was standardized during the 14th century as 1/12 of a foot, and this definition was adopted in other countries using the imperial system. Today, the inch is precisely defined as 2.54 centimeters, in line with the metric system.

Yard

The yard (yd) is a unit of length in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is equal to 3 feet or approximately 0.9144 meters. The yard is commonly used for measuring medium distances, such as the length of rooms, fields, or sports fields.

Origin:

The yard has its origins in medieval England, where it was defined as the length of a standard man's stride or a physical reference such as the king's rod. The term "yard" comes from the Old English word "gyrd", meaning a stick or rod. In the 12th century, King Henry I of England is often credited with establishing the yard as a standard unit of measure, defining it as the length of his own arm from the tip of his nose to the end of his thumb. Over time, the yard became standardized, and its definition was refined to be exactly 36 inches, or 0.9144 meters, in the 19th century to align with the metric system.

Convert Inch to other length-converter units

1 Inch = 0.0000254 Kilometer

1 Inch = 0.0254 Meter

1 Inch = 2.54 Centimeter

1 Inch = 25.4 Millimeter

1 Inch = 25400 Micrometer

1 Inch = 25400000 Nanometer

1 Inch = 0.0000157828 Mile

1 Inch = 0.0277777778 Yard

1 Inch = 0.0833333333 Feet

1 Inch = 1 Inch

1 Inch = 2.684802117e-18 Light year

1 Inch = 25400 Micron

1 Inch = 0.0000137149 Nautical Mile