Yards to Meters Converter
Convert yards to meters and back. 1 yard = 0.9144 meters exactly.
Tip: Results show up to 8 significant digits. The factors and their sources are listed on the "Where our numbers come from" page.
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Yards and Meters
One yard is exactly 0.9144 meters, and one meter is about 1.09361329834 yards. The converter works both ways: use the two tabs at the top of the tool to choose the direction.
Quick conversion table
Yards to Meters
| Yards | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 yd | 0.9144 m |
| 2 yd | 1.8288 m |
| 3 yd | 2.7432 m |
| 5 yd | 4.572 m |
| 10 yd | 9.144 m |
| 20 yd | 18.288 m |
| 25 yd | 22.86 m |
| 50 yd | 45.72 m |
| 100 yd | 91.44 m |
| 110 yd | 100.584 m |
| 200 yd | 182.88 m |
| 440 yd | 402.336 m |
Meters to Yards
| Meters | Yards |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 1.0936133 yd |
| 2 m | 2.1872266 yd |
| 5 m | 5.4680665 yd |
| 10 m | 10.936133 yd |
| 20 m | 21.872266 yd |
| 25 m | 27.340332 yd |
| 50 m | 54.680665 yd |
| 100 m | 109.36133 yd |
| 200 m | 218.72266 yd |
| 400 m | 437.44532 yd |
Exact factor and source
| Conversion | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 yard in meters | 0.9144 | exact. NIST SP 811 (2008), Appendix B.8: 1 yd = 0.9144 m, exact by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement |
| 1 meter in yards | 1.09361329834 | rounded to 12 digits. SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM 2019): SI base unit of length |
How to convert yards to meters
- Step oneTake the number of yards.
- Step twoMultiply it by 0.9144.
- Step threeThe result is the number of meters.
- Step fourTo go back, divide by 0.9144, or multiply by 1.09361329834.
Example: 100 yd x 0.9144 = 91.44 m.
All length units compared
Each unit written in meters, the base unit of this tool. Exact values come straight from the definitions.
| Unit | Symbol | Value in meters |
|---|---|---|
| Millimeters | mm | 0.001 meters |
| Centimeters | cm | 0.01 meters |
| Meters | m | 1 meter |
| Kilometers | km | 1,000 meters |
| Inches | in | 0.0254 meters |
| Feet | ft | 0.3048 meters |
| Yards | yd | 0.9144 meters |
| Miles | mi | 1,609.344 meters |
What is a yard?
The yard (yd) is 3 feet or exactly 0.9144 meters. It is used for fabric, lawns and sports fields.
What is a meter?
The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length, defined by fixing the speed of light. It equals 3.28083989501 feet or 39.3700787402 inches.
What this converter does not do
- Results are rounded for display to 8 significant digits; the stored factor is the exact one.
- It uses the international foot (exactly 0.3048 m), not the older US survey foot.
- It converts lengths only; it does not convert between a length and a time, a pace or an area.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a yard?
1 yard is exactly 0.9144 meters. That factor is exact by definition.
How many yards are in a meter?
1 meter is about 1.09361329834 yards.
How long is an American football field in meters?
The 100 yards between the goal lines of an American football field is 91.44 meters.
Where do the factors come from?
Yards: NIST SP 811 (2008), Appendix B.8: 1 yd = 0.9144 m, exact by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. Meters: SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM 2019): SI base unit of length.
References
- Yards: NIST SP 811 (2008), Appendix B.8: 1 yd = 0.9144 m, exact by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement
- Meters: SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM 2019): SI base unit of length
- NIST Special Publication 811: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), 2008 edition.
- The International System of Units (SI Brochure), 9th edition, BIPM.