How many meters are in 1 yard?

1 yd equals 0.9144 m. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert yards to meters?

Multiply the value in yd by the conversion factor. For example, 10 yd = 9.144 m. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the yards to meters conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert yards to meters offline?

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What is the difference between yards and meters?

Yards (yd) and Meters (m) are both units of length but belong to different measurement systems. 1 yd = 0.9144 m. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Yards to Meters (yd → m) — Free Online Converter

yd → m Reference Table

yd	m
0.001 yd	0.0009144 m
0.002 yd	0.0018288 m
0.003 yd	0.0027432 m
0.004 yd	0.0036576 m
0.005 yd	0.004572 m
0.006 yd	0.0054864 m
0.007 yd	0.0064008 m
0.008 yd	0.0073152 m
0.009 yd	0.0082296 m
0.01 yd	0.009144 m
0.02 yd	0.018288 m
0.03 yd	0.027432 m
0.04 yd	0.036576 m
0.05 yd	0.04572 m
0.06 yd	0.054864 m
0.07 yd	0.064008 m
0.08 yd	0.073152 m
0.09 yd	0.082296 m
0.1 yd	0.09144 m
0.2 yd	0.18288 m
0.3 yd	0.27432 m
0.4 yd	0.36576 m
0.5 yd	0.4572 m
0.6 yd	0.54864 m
0.7 yd	0.64008 m
0.8 yd	0.73152 m
0.9 yd	0.82296 m
1 yd	0.9144 m
1.5 yd	1.3716 m
2 yd	1.8288 m
2.5 yd	2.286 m
3 yd	2.7432 m
3.5 yd	3.2004 m
4 yd	3.6576 m
4.5 yd	4.1148 m
5 yd	4.572 m
5.5 yd	5.0292 m
6 yd	5.4864 m
6.5 yd	5.9436 m
7 yd	6.4008 m
7.5 yd	6.858 m
8 yd	7.3152 m
8.5 yd	7.7724 m
9 yd	8.2296 m
9.5 yd	8.6868 m
10 yd	9.144 m
11 yd	10.0584 m
12 yd	10.9728 m
13 yd	11.8872 m
14 yd	12.8016 m
15 yd	13.716 m
16 yd	14.6304 m
17 yd	15.5448 m
18 yd	16.4592 m
19 yd	17.3736 m
20 yd	18.288 m
25 yd	22.86 m
30 yd	27.432 m
35 yd	32.004 m
40 yd	36.576 m
45 yd	41.148 m
50 yd	45.72 m
55 yd	50.292 m
60 yd	54.864 m
65 yd	59.436 m
70 yd	64.008 m
75 yd	68.58 m
80 yd	73.152 m
85 yd	77.724 m
90 yd	82.296 m
95 yd	86.868 m
100 yd	91.44 m
120 yd	109.728 m
125 yd	114.3 m
130 yd	118.872 m
140 yd	128.016 m
150 yd	137.16 m
160 yd	146.304 m
175 yd	160.02 m
180 yd	164.592 m
200 yd	182.88 m
225 yd	205.74 m
250 yd	228.6 m
275 yd	251.46 m
300 yd	274.32 m
350 yd	320.04 m
400 yd	365.76 m
450 yd	411.48 m
500 yd	457.2 m
600 yd	548.64 m
700 yd	640.08 m
750 yd	685.8 m
800 yd	731.52 m
900 yd	822.96 m
1000 yd	914.4 m
1200 yd	1097.28 m
1250 yd	1143 m
1500 yd	1371.6 m
1750 yd	1600.2 m
2000 yd	1828.8 m
2500 yd	2286 m
3000 yd	2743.2 m
4000 yd	3657.6 m
4500 yd	4114.8 m
5000 yd	4572 m
6000 yd	5486.4 m
7000 yd	6400.8 m
7500 yd	6858 m
8000 yd	7315.2 m
9000 yd	8229.6 m
10000 yd	9144 m
15000 yd	13716 m
20000 yd	18288 m
25000 yd	22860 m
50000 yd	45720 m
75000 yd	68580 m
100000 yd	91440 m

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Yards to Meters?

Converting between yards (yd) and meters (m) is one of the most common length conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert yd to m saves time and prevents errors.

Length conversions between yd and m are fundamental in construction, manufacturing, and international trade. Architects rely on precise conversions when adapting building plans between metric and imperial standards — a 1% error on a 30-meter wall translates to 30 cm of misalignment. Travelers frequently convert between kilometers and miles for road trips, while online shoppers need length conversions to verify clothing sizes, furniture dimensions, and screen diagonals across international retailers. In athletics, track distances (100m, 1500m, marathon) must be precisely converted for record comparisons across different measurement traditions.

How to Convert Yards to Meters

To convert yards to meters, use the following formula:

m = yd × 0.9144

Example: 1 yd = 0.9144 m

For example, 5 yd = 4.572 m, 10 yd = 9.144 m, and 100 yd = 91.44 m. For larger values, 1000 yd = 914.4 m. Conversely, 1 m = 1.093613298 yd. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Use Cases

American football field (100 yards): 100 yd = 91.44 m
Par-3 golf hole distance: 150 yd = 137.16 m
First down distance in football: 10 yd = 9.144 m

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Confusing similar units: confusing nautical miles with regular miles, or yards with meters.
Decimal errors: moving the decimal point the wrong way (e.g., 100 cm = 1 m, not 10 m).
Approximation: assuming an inch is exactly 2.5 cm (it's 2.54 cm).

Pro Tips

Use 'approx' for mental math: 1 km is roughly 0.6 miles (or 2/3 for quick estimates).
Visualize: A meter is about a guitar length; an inch is a thumb width.
Ruler check: Most rulers show cm and inches together—great for quick checks.

What is a Yard?

The yard (yd) is a unit of length in the Imperial and US customary systems, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches. Since 1959, it has been strictly defined as 0.9144 meters.

Yards are commonly used in the US and UK for measuring fabric length, sports field dimensions (like American football and cricket), and landscaping.

What is a Meter?

The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, its definition has evolved with precision. Since 1983, it is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

Meters are the global standard for measuring length in science, engineering, construction, and daily life. It is the primary unit of length in almost every country worldwide, with the notable exceptions of the United States, Liberia, and Myanmar.

Yards → Meters

Yards to Meters Formula