Convert meters to yards
Accurate tool to convert between m and yd
Length
Meters
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.
Yards
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.
Formula
To convert from meters to yards, multiply the length by 1.09361.
meters (m)
Description
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.
History
Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. Since 1983, it is defined by the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Symbol Origin
From the Greek word 'metron', meaning measure.
Usage Context
The standard unit for measuring room sizes, athletic tracks, and short geographical distances.
Main Usage
Did you know?
The original meter bar was made of platinum-iridium and kept in a vault in Paris.
yards (yd)
Description
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.
History
Its origin is uncertain, but it may have been based on a stride or the girth of a person's waist.
Symbol Origin
From Old English 'gerd', meaning a rod or measure.
Usage Context
Used in American football fields, fabric measurements, and landscaping.
Main Usage
Did you know?
King Henry I of England allegedly defined the yard as the distance from his nose to the tip of his thumb.
Quick Conversion Table
| meters (m) | yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.09361 |
| 2 | 2.18723 |
| 5 | 5.46807 |
| 10 | 10.9361 |
| 25 | 27.3403 |
| 50 | 54.6807 |
| 100 | 109.361 |
| 500 | 546.807 |
| 1000 | 1093.61 |
| 2500 | 2734.03 |
| 5000 | 5468.07 |
| 10000 | 10936.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert meters to yards?
To convert from meters to yards, multiply the length by 1.09361.
How many yards in 1 meters?
1 meters is equal to 1.09361 yards.
What is a meters?
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.
What is a yards?
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.