How to convert yards to poles
1 yard is equal to 0.1818181818 poles, and 1 pole is equal to 5.5 yards. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
poles = yards × 0.1818181818
poles = yards ÷ 5.5Example: convert 15 yd to pole: 15 × 0.1818181818 = 2.727272727 pole.
Yard to Pole conversion table
| Yard (yd) | Pole (pole) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 yd | 0.001818181818 pole |
| 0.1 yd | 0.01818181818 pole |
| 1 yd | 0.1818181818 pole |
| 2 yd | 0.3636363636 pole |
| 3 yd | 0.5454545455 pole |
| 5 yd | 0.9090909091 pole |
| 10 yd | 1.818181818 pole |
| 20 yd | 3.636363636 pole |
| 50 yd | 9.090909091 pole |
| 100 yd | 18.18181818 pole |
| 250 yd | 45.45454545 pole |
| 500 yd | 90.90909091 pole |
| 1,000 yd | 181.8181818 pole |
About the yard
The yard is exactly 0.9144 m, or 3 feet. It's used for sports fields, fabric and, in the UK, road distances on signs for short lengths.
Symbol: yd · 1 yd = 0.9144 m · Category: Imperial & US customary
About the pole
The pole is another name for the rod or perch: 16.5 feet (5.0292 m). UK allotment gardens are still measured in square poles.
Symbol: pole · 1 pole = 5.0292 m · Category: Imperial & US customary