Convert vara castellana to yard
Please provide values below to convert vara castellana [vara castellana] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to vara castellana.
How to Convert Vara Castellana to Yard
1 vara castellana = 0.913333333333333 yd
Example: convert 15 vara castellana to yd:
15 vara castellana = 15 × 0.913333333333333 yd = 13.7 yd
Vara Castellana to Yard Conversion Table
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Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara is an obsolete 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.