Convert yards to meters instantly. Enter a value below, or use the formula and reference table further down the page.
In practice
Yards to metres multiplies by 0.9144, an exact figure since the 1959 international agreement. It is used for fabric, sports fields and golf distances. A 100-yard drive is 91.4 m and a 100 yard football field is 91.4 m (the 100 m track is 109.4 yards). A fast mental estimate is to take a yard as slightly less than a metre — knock off about 9% — which is accurate enough for judging distance, but not for cutting cloth, where the exact factor matters.
How to convert yards to meters
Multiply the value by 0.9144.
m = yd × 0.9144Example: 10 yd = 9.144 m.
Yards to Meters conversion table
| Yards (yd) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd | 0.9144 m |
| 2 yd | 1.8288 m |
| 3 yd | 2.7432 m |
| 4 yd | 3.6576 m |
| 5 yd | 4.572 m |
| 10 yd | 9.144 m |
| 15 yd | 13.716 m |
| 20 yd | 18.288 m |
| 25 yd | 22.86 m |
| 50 yd | 45.72 m |
| 100 yd | 91.44 m |
Frequently asked questions
How many meters is 1 yard?
1 yard equals 0.9144 meters.
What is the formula to convert yd to m?
To convert yd to m, multiply the value by 0.9144. The full formula is: m = yd × 0.9144.
How do I convert meters back to yards?
Use the same calculator above and type your value into the meters field instead — it converts in both directions. Or use the reverse formula: yd = m ÷ 0.9144.
Is the yd to m conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (0.9144) is the standard internationally defined value. Results on this page are rounded to four decimal places for readability.