Yards to Meters Converter
Convert yards to meters instantly. One yard equals exactly 0.9144 meters. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert yards to meters
Worked example: convert 64 yards to meters. Using meters ← yards × 0.9144, we get 64 × 0.9144 = 58.5216 m. To check the result, convert back: 58.5216 m ÷ 0.9144 = 64 yd.
Yards to meters chart
| 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 |
| 6 yd | 5.4864 m |
| 8 yd | 7.3152 m |
| 10 yd | 9.144 m |
| 12 yd | 10.9728 m |
| 15 yd | 13.716 m |
| 20 yd | 18.288 m |
| 25 yd | 22.86 m |
| 30 yd | 27.432 m |
| 40 yd | 36.576 m |
| 50 yd | 45.72 m |
| 75 yd | 68.58 m |
| 100 yd | 91.44 m |
| 150 yd | 137.16 m |
| 200 yd | 182.88 m |
| 250 yd | 228.6 m |
| 500 yd | 457.2 m |
| 1,000 yd | 914.4 m |
Meters to yards (reverse)
| Meters (m) | Yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 1.093613 yd |
| 2 m | 2.187227 yd |
| 5 m | 5.468066 yd |
| 10 m | 10.93613 yd |
| 20 m | 21.87227 yd |
| 50 m | 54.68066 yd |
| 100 m | 109.3613 yd |
| 250 m | 273.4033 yd |
| 500 m | 546.8066 yd |
| 1,000 m | 1,093.613 yd |
About the yard and the meter
A yard is 3 feet, or 36 inches. It measures an American football field (100 yards between the goal lines), fabric lengths in the US and UK, golf shots and some road distances in the UK.
The meter (metre) is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined by the speed of light: the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It is used for room sizes, running tracks, swimming pools and building heights almost everywhere outside the US.
One meter equals 1.093613 yards, which makes the meter the longer unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in yards and meters
| Everyday example (approximate) | In yards | In meters |
|---|---|---|
| The long side of an A4 sheet of paper | 0.3248 yd | 0.297 m |
| A typical adult's height | 1.8591 yd | 1.7 m |
| A standard interior door | 2.2222 yd | 2.032 m |
| A double-decker bus length | 12.03 yd | 11 m |
| An Olympic swimming pool | 54.681 yd | 50 m |
| A soccer pitch length | 114.83 yd | 105 m |
Yards to meters FAQ
How many meters are in one yard?
One yard equals exactly 0.9144 meters. In the other direction, one meter equals 1.0936133 yards.
How do I convert yards to meters without a calculator?
convert 64 yards to meters. Using meters ← yards × 0.9144, we get 64 × 0.9144 = 58.5216 m. To check the result, convert back: 58.5216 m ÷ 0.9144 = 64 yd. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 0.91. Then 64 yd is about 58.24 m, compared with the exact 58.5216 m (an error of 0.48%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is an Olympic swimming pool in meters?
An Olympic swimming pool is about 54.681 yards, which is 50 meters. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the yards and meters the same in every country?
The international yard is exactly 0.9144 m. The meter is defined from the speed of light, so it is identical worldwide.