Meters to Yards Converter
There are 1.09361 yards in one meter. To convert meters to yards, multiply by 1.09361.
How to Convert Meters to Yards
To convert meters to yards, multiply by 1.09361.
For example: 5 meters × 1.09361 = 5.46807 yards.
Where This Comes Up
Track events, pool lengths and fabric widths outside the United States are quoted in meters, while American sports and sewing patterns still think in yards. The two are close enough to be confused and far enough apart to matter.
A 400-meter track lap is 437.445 yards, about 37 yards longer than the 400-yard races American high schools once ran.
What People Get Wrong
Swimming times are not comparable between a 25-meter and a 25-yard pool. The meter pool is 9 percent longer per lap, which is why records are kept separately for short course meters and short course yards.
Meters to Yards Conversion Table
| Meters (m) | Yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.09361 |
| 2 | 2.18723 |
| 3 | 3.28084 |
| 4 | 4.37445 |
| 5 | 5.46807 |
| 6 | 6.56168 |
| 7 | 7.65529 |
| 8 | 8.74891 |
| 9 | 9.84252 |
| 10 | 10.9361 |
| 11 | 12.0297 |
| 12 | 13.1234 |
| 13 | 14.217 |
| 14 | 15.3106 |
| 15 | 16.4042 |
| 16 | 17.4978 |
| 17 | 18.5914 |
| 18 | 19.685 |
| 19 | 20.7787 |
| 20 | 21.8723 |
| 25 | 27.3403 |
| 30 | 32.8084 |
| 40 | 43.7445 |
| 50 | 54.6807 |
| 75 | 82.021 |
| 100 | 109.361 |
| 250 | 273.403 |
| 500 | 546.807 |
| 1,000 | 1,093.61 |
About These Units
The meter
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Every other length unit on this site, including the inch and the foot, is now defined against it.
The yard
A yard is 3 feet, or exactly 0.9144 meters. In the United States it survives mainly in football, fabric and landscaping materials sold by the cubic yard.
Definitions follow NIST Special Publication 811, Appendix B. See how we calculate for the exact values and rounding rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many yards is 100 meters?
100 meters is 109.361 yards.
Is a meter longer than a yard?
Yes, by exactly 0.0856 meters, which is about 3.37 inches.
How many meters is a 50-yard pool?
A 50-yard pool is 45.72 meters, which is why it is not an Olympic-size pool. Those are 50 meters, or 54.68 yards.
What is the quick estimate?
Add about 10 percent: 30 meters is roughly 33 yards, against the exact 32.808.