Convert caliber to yard
Please provide values below to convert caliber [cl] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to caliber.
How to Convert Caliber to Yard
1 cl = 0.000277777777777778 yd
Example: convert 15 cl to yd:
15 cl = 15 × 0.000277777777777778 yd = 0.00416666666666667 yd
Caliber to Yard Conversion Table
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Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.
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.