How many miles is 1200 yards?

To convert 1,200 yards to miles, use the conversion factor:

1 mile = 1,760 yards.

So, to convert:

1200 yards1760 yards per mile=0.6818 miles.

Therefore, 1,200 yards is approximately 0.682 miles.

Let’s break it down with more details:

Step 1: Understand the conversion factor

We know that:

• 1 mile = 1,760 yards.

Step 2: Set up the conversion

To convert 1,200 yards into miles, we use the formula:

​                  Miles=Yards per mileYards​

In this case:

Miles=1200 yards1760 yards per mile​

Step 3: Perform the division

Now, divide 1,200 by 1,760:

12001760≈0.6818

Step 4: Interpret the result

So, 1,200 yards is approximately 0.6818 miles, which can also be rounded to 0.682 miles if you want to keep it to three decimal places.

Additional Explanation

• Why 1,760 yards per mile? This is based on the standard definition of a mile, which is equal to 5,280 feet. Since there are 3 feet in a yard, the calculation for yards in a mile is: 5,280 feet per mile÷3 feet per yard=1,760 yards per mile.

So, in summary, 1,200 yards equals approximately 0.682 miles when converted.