Convert Russian archin to yard
Please provide values below to convert Russian archin [archin] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to Russian archin.
How to Convert Russian Archin to Yard
1 archin = 0.777777777777778 yd
Example: convert 15 archin to yd:
15 archin = 15 × 0.777777777777778 yd = 11.6666666666667 yd
Russian Archin to Yard Conversion Table
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Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.
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.