How to convert yards to meters
Formula: m = yd × 0.9144. Worked example: 10 yd = 9.144 m. Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.9 — the error is 1.6%, fine for everyday use but not for engineering or shopping by exact size.
About these units
A yard is exactly 0.9144 m (3 feet). Yards are used for American football and golf distances and for fabric in the UK and US; 1,760 yards make one mile.
Category: length. Results on this page are calculated in your browser and rounded to 7 significant digits; the table above uses 6. For other units of length open the full unit converter, or use the reverse page — meters to yards.