Convert Yards to Meters
1 yard (yd) equals 0.9144 meters (m).
1 yd = 0.9144 m
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Yard to Meter
- 1 yd = 0.9144 m
- 1 m = 1.093613298 yd
- Example: convert 15 yd to m: 15 yd = 15 × 0.9144 m = 13.716 m
Reference conditions. yd: The international yard and pound agreement (1959) fixed 1 yard = 0.9144 m exactly, so the inch, foot and mile are exact.
Formula
m = yd × 0.9144
or m = yd ÷ 1.093613298338
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 yd = 3 ft = 0.9144 m (exact)
- SI base unit: the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299 792 458 s
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Yard definition: yard; Meter definition: meter.
Worked examples
- An American football field, 100 yd between goal lines, is 91.44 m.
100 yd × 0.9144 = 91.44 m - A 3 yd fabric cut is 2.7432 m.
3 yd × 0.9144 = 2.7432 m
Yard to Meter conversion table
| Yards (yd) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 yd | 0.4572 m |
| 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 |
| 200 yd | 182.88 m |
| 440 yd | 402.336 m |
| 500 yd | 457.2 m |
| 1000 yd | 914.4 m |
| 1760 yd | 1609.344 m |
Where it's used
Yard-based distances from fabric, golf and US sports are converted to metres. Multiply by exactly 0.9144.
Yard to other length units
| Conversion | 1 yd equals |
|---|---|
| yard to meter | 0.9144 m |
| yard to kilometer | 0.0009144 km |
| yard to centimeter | 91.44 cm |
| yard to millimeter | 914.4 mm |
| yard to micrometer | 914400 µm |
| yard to nanometer | 914400000 nm |
| yard to angstrom | 9144000000 Å |
| yard to mile | 0.0005681818182 mi |
| yard to foot | 3 ft |
| yard to inch | 36 in |
| yard to mil | 36000 mil |
| yard to nautical mile | 0.0004937365011 nmi |
Frequently asked questions
How many meters is 1 yard?
Exactly 0.9144 m.
How many meters are in 1 yard?
1 yd = 0.9144 m.
How do I convert yards to meters?
Multiply the value in yd by 0.9144, or divide it by 1.093613298. For example, 15 yd × 0.9144 = 13.716 m.
Is the yd to m conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 yd is exactly 0.9144 m.
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "yard (yd)".
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Section 2.3.1, base unit definitions.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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