Convert Meters to Yards
m to yd · length conversion
What are meters and yards?
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. A yard is 3 feet (0.9144 m), used for fabric, sports fields, and landscaping. For scale: a doorway is about 2 m (6.6 ft) tall, and a marathon is 42.2 km (26.2 mi).
How to convert meters to yards
1 m = 1.09361 yd. To convert, multiply the number of meters by 1.09361. For example, 5 m = 5.46807 yd, and 20 m = 21.8723 yd. To go the other way, multiply yards by 0.9144 (since 1 yd = 0.9144 m).
Meters to Yards conversion table
| Meters (m) | Yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.09361 |
| 2 | 2.18723 |
| 5 | 5.46807 |
| 10 | 10.9361 |
| 20 | 21.8723 |
| 50 | 54.6807 |
| 100 | 109.361 |
FAQ
What is 1 m in yd?
1 m = 1.09361 yd. To convert any amount, multiply the number of meters by 1.09361.
How do I convert yards back to meters?
Go the other way: 1 yd = 0.9144 m, so multiply yards by 0.9144 to get meters.
Is a meter bigger than a yard?
Yes — 1 m is the larger unit, equal to 1.09361 yd.
Are these length conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.