36inch

36 inch, written as 36-inch or 36 in, is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems. It equals 36 inches, which is three feet or one yard, and is exactly 0.9144 meters.

In the United States customary system, the yard is defined as 36 inches, so 36 inches and 1 yard are equivalent measures. Inches are commonly used as the base unit for everyday length measurements, with larger units like feet and yards derived from multiples of inches.

Common uses and context. In construction and home improvement, 36 inches is a standard width for certain kitchen appliances such as ranges and for some cabinetry and countertops. It is also a frequently chosen width for door openings, including wider interior doors and accessible entries. The round, divisible nature of the number makes it a practical reference size in planning and manufacturing.

Notation and conversions. The inch is abbreviated as in or represented by the prime symbol (′). For metric conversion, multiply by 0.0254 to obtain meters; 36 inches equals 0.9144 meters. The term 36inch may appear in product names or specifications where a concise length reference is needed.