Meters to Yards Converter
Convert meters to yards instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 meter = 1.0936133 yards.
1 meter = 1.0936133 yards
How to convert meters to yards
yards = meters × 1.093613298
To convert meters to yards, multiply the value by 1.093613298. To go back from yards to meters, divide by the same number (or multiply by 0.9144).
Worked examples
- 10 m: 10 × 1.093613298 = 10.936133 yd
- 25 m: 25 × 1.093613298 = 27.340332 yd
- 50 m: 50 × 1.093613298 = 54.680665 yd
A meter is about 10 percent longer than a yard. Add one tenth to the number of meters to estimate yards.
Meters to Yards conversion table
Meters to Yards
| m | yd |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.0936133 |
| 5 | 5.4680665 |
| 10 | 10.936133 |
| 25 | 27.340332 |
| 50 | 54.680665 |
| 100 | 109.36133 |
| 200 | 218.72266 |
| 400 | 437.44532 |
| 800 | 874.89064 |
| 1,000 | 1,093.6133 |
Yards to Meters
| yd | m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.9144 |
| 5 | 4.572 |
| 10 | 9.144 |
| 25 | 22.86 |
| 50 | 45.72 |
| 100 | 91.44 |
| 200 | 182.88 |
| 400 | 365.76 |
| 800 | 731.52 |
| 1,000 | 914.4 |
Distance equivalents
See how one meter and one yard compare with every other distance unit on the site.
1 meter equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| millimeters (mm) | 1,000 |
| centimeters (cm) | 100 |
| kilometers (km) | 0.001 |
| inches (in) | 39.37008 |
| feet (ft) | 3.28084 |
| yards (yd) | 1.093613 |
| miles (mi) | 0.0006213712 |
| nautical miles (nmi) | 0.0005399568 |
1 yard equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| millimeters (mm) | 914.4 |
| centimeters (cm) | 91.44 |
| meters (m) | 0.9144 |
| kilometers (km) | 0.0009144 |
| inches (in) | 36 |
| feet (ft) | 3 |
| miles (mi) | 0.0005681818 |
| nautical miles (nmi) | 0.0004937365 |
When you need to convert meters to yards
Athletics tracks, swimming pools and golf courses outside the US are laid out in meters, while American football, golf scorecards and fabric shops use yards. Converting lets you compare sprint distances, understand golf yardages abroad or buy the right length of material.
About the units
Meter (m)
The meter is the base unit of length in the metric system, defined from the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It is a little longer than a yard.
Yard (yd)
A yard is exactly 0.9144 meters, or three feet. It is used for fabric, American football fields and short distances on UK road signs.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert meters to yards?
Multiply the number of meters by 1.093613298. For example, 10 meters × 1.093613298 = 10.93613298 yards.
How many yards are in one meter?
There are 1.093613298 yards in one meter.
How many meters are in one yard?
There are 0.9144 meters in one yard.
How many yards is a 100 meter sprint?
100 meters is 109.36 yards, so a 100 m sprint is about 9 yards longer than a 100-yard dash.
Can I convert other distance units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any distance unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.