Convert yards to meters
Accurate tool to convert between yd and m
Length
Yards
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.
Meters
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.
Formula
To convert from yards to meters, divide the length by 1.09361.
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.
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.
Quick Conversion Table
| yards (yd) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.9144 |
| 2 | 1.8288 |
| 5 | 4.572 |
| 10 | 9.144 |
| 25 | 22.86 |
| 50 | 45.72 |
| 100 | 91.44 |
| 500 | 457.2 |
| 1000 | 914.4 |
| 2500 | 2286 |
| 5000 | 4572 |
| 10000 | 9144 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert yards to meters?
To convert from yards to meters, divide the length by 1.09361.
How many meters in 1 yards?
1 yards is equal to 0.9144 meters.
What is a yards?
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.
What is a meters?
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.