Convert yard to metre

1 yard = 0.9144 metres. Enter any value below for an exact conversion.

Value in yards

1 yd =

0.9144 m

metres

Need the reverse? Convert metre to yard →

Formula

1 yard = 0.9144 metres
metre = yards × 0.9144
yard = metres × 1.093613

yard to metre conversion table

1 yd0.9144 m

2 yd1.8288 m

3 yd2.7432 m

5 yd4.572 m

10 yd9.144 m

20 yd18.288 m

25 yd22.86 m

50 yd45.72 m

100 yd91.44 m

1000 yd914.4 m

About converting yards to metres

Yards to metres appears in sports (American football and athletics), fabric, and landscaping. One yard is exactly 0.9144 metres, just short of a full metre.

Method & sources

Conversions use exact legal definitions rather than rounded approximations: 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg (fixed by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement), 1 mile = 1.609344 km, and 1 US liquid gallon = 3.785411784 litres. Temperatures convert with °F = °C × 9⁄5 + 32 and K = °C + 273.15. Results are rounded only for display.

Page last updated: October 1, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many metres are in a yard?

One yard equals 0.9144 metres. So 10 yards is 9.144 metres. Use the converter above for any value.

What is the formula to convert yards to metres?

1 yard = 0.9144 metres metre = yards × 0.9144 yard = metres × 1.093613

Is the yard-to-metre conversion exact?

Yes. The conversion factor between yards and metres is defined exactly, so results are precise — only rounded for display.

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