Convert pole to yard
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Yard
1 pole = 5.5 yd
Example: convert 15 pole to yd:
15 pole = 15 Γ 5.5 yd = 82.5 yd
Pole to Yard Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
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.