Yards to Meters Converter
Useful for American football and golf distances, swimming pools measured in yards and fabric lengths.
1 yd = 0.9144 m
meters
1 yd = 0.9144 m
How to convert yards to meters
Multiply the number of yards by 0.9144.
Formula
m = yd × 0.9144
Examples
- 10 yd × 0.9144 = 9.144 m
- 100 yd × 0.9144 = 91.44 m
- 250 yd × 0.9144 = 228.6 m
Yards to meters conversion table
| Yards (yd) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.9144 |
| 2 | 1.8288 |
| 3 | 2.7432 |
| 5 | 4.572 |
| 10 | 9.144 |
| 20 | 18.288 |
| 25 | 22.86 |
| 50 | 45.72 |
| 100 | 91.44 |
| 150 | 137.16 |
| 200 | 182.88 |
| 250 | 228.6 |
| 300 | 274.32 |
| 400 | 365.76 |
| 500 | 457.2 |
| 1,000 | 914.4 |
Values rounded to 4 decimal places or 4 significant digits.
About yards
The yard equals 3 feet or 36 inches, exactly 0.9144 meters. It remains common for American football fields, golf distances and fabric sold by length.
About meters
The meter is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined by the speed of light: it is the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in one yard?
One yard equals 0.9144 meters.
How do I convert yards to meters?
Multiply the number of yards by 0.9144. For example: 100 yd × 0.9144 = 91.44 m.
How many yards are in one meter?
One meter equals 1.0936 yards.
Is the yd to m conversion exact?
Yes. The factor follows directly from the official definitions of both units, so the only rounding is in how many decimals are displayed.