How to convert yards to meters
One yard equals 0.9144 meters. To convert, multiply the number of yards by 0.9144 (or divide by 1.093613):
Mental-math shortcut: Subtract about 9%: 100 yd ≈ 91 m (exact: 91.44 m).
Example
Convert 100 yards to meters: 100 yd × 0.9144 = 91.44 m.
Yards to Meters conversion chart
| Yards (yd) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.9144 |
| 2 | 1.8288 |
| 5 | 4.572 |
| 10 | 9.144 |
| 20 | 18.288 |
| 25 | 22.86 |
| 40 | 36.576 |
| 50 | 45.72 |
| 100 | 91.44 |
| 200 | 182.88 |
| 300 | 274.32 |
| 440 | 402.34 |
| 500 | 457.2 |
| 1,000 | 914.4 |
| 1,760 | 1,609.34 |
What is a yard?
A yard (yd) is 3 feet or 36 inches, exactly 0.9144 meters. In the US and UK it is used for fabric, carpet, landscaping materials, golf distances and the American football field, which is 100 yards between the goal lines.
What is a meter?
The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Since 1983 it has been defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. A meter is a little longer than a yard — about 3.28 feet.
Converting the other way? Use the Meters to Yards converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters is one yard?
One yard is 0.9144 meters.
How do I convert yards to meters?
Multiply the value in yards by 0.9144. For example, 100 yd × 0.9144 = 91.44 m.
What is 40 yd in meters?
40 yd is 36.576 meters.
How do I convert meters to yards?
Multiply meters by 1.093613 (or divide by 0.9144). You can also use our Meters to Yards converter.
Conversions use the internationally agreed definitions of each unit (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly) and are rounded for display. Volume converters use US customary units unless stated otherwise.
Last updated: