yardage

/ˈjɑrdɪdʒ/
noun
  1. A length or distance measured in yards, especially in sports like American football or golf.
    • The golfer checked the yardage to the hole before choosing a club.
    • The running back gained significant yardage on that play.
    • The quarterback threw for over 300 yards of total yardage in the game.
  2. The total amount of fabric measured in yards, often used in sewing or textiles.
    • She calculated the yardage needed to upholster the sofa.
    • The store sells fabric by the yard, so you can buy exactly the yardage you need.
    • The dress pattern requires three yards of yardage.