Length
Metres to yards converter
A yard is defined as exactly 0.9144 metres. Enter metres or yards to convert either way.
Metres to yards converter
3 m ≈ 3.2808 yd
How to convert
yards = metres ÷ 0.9144
metres = yards × 0.9144
A metre is just under 10% longer than a yard, so add about a tenth to metres to get yards: 50 m is roughly 55 yd (precisely 54.68 yd).
Worked examples
- A 3 m length of fabric: 3 ÷ 0.9144 ≈ 3.2808 yd
- A 100 m running track straight: 100 ÷ 0.9144 ≈ 109.3613 yd
- A cricket pitch of 22 yards: 22 × 0.9144 = 20.1168 m
"=" means the result is exact; "≈" means it has been rounded for display.
Metres to yards converter table
| Metres (m) | Yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | ≈ 0.5468 |
| 1 | ≈ 1.0936 |
| 2 | ≈ 2.1872 |
| 3 | ≈ 3.2808 |
| 5 | ≈ 5.4681 |
| 9.144 | 10 |
| 10 | ≈ 10.9361 |
| 20 | ≈ 21.8723 |
| 50 | ≈ 54.6807 |
| 91.44 | 100 |
| 100 | ≈ 109.3613 |
| 1,000 | ≈ 1,093.6133 |
Values marked ≈ are rounded; all others are exact.
The yard is the anchor
The 1959 agreement defined the yard first, as exactly 0.9144 m, and the foot and inch follow from it. That makes metres to yards one of the most basic imperial conversions.
Where yards still appear
In the UK, distances on road signs to junctions and hazards are often in yards, golf course lengths are usually given in yards, and the length of a cricket pitch is 22 yards (20.1168 m). Fabric shops may sell by the metre but older patterns quote yardage, so converting avoids buying too little.
Frequently asked questions
How many yards in a metre?
About 1.0936 yards.
How many metres is 100 yards?
100 × 0.9144 = 91.44 m exactly.
Are UK and US yards the same?
Yes, both are exactly 0.9144 m.