Convert yards to meters
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How to Convert Yard to Meter
Converting yard to meter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
m = yd ÷ 1.09361329834Reverse conversion: Convert meters to yards
Comparison: Yard vs Meter
When to Use Each Unit
Yard: Used in the United States for fabric, sports fields, landscaping, and medium-distance measurements.
Meter: Universal standard for length measurement in science, engineering, and daily life worldwide except in the United States, Myanmar, and Liberia.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 yd = 3 ft
- 1 yd = 36 in
- 1 yd ≈ 0.914 m
- 1760 yd = 1 mi
About Yard
Definition: The yard (symbol: yd) is an imperial unit of length equal to 3 feet or 36 inches, approximately 0.914 meters.
History: Originally the distance from nose to fingertip of outstretched arm. Standardized as exactly 0.9144 meters in 1959.
Current Use: Used in the United States for fabric, sports fields, landscaping, and medium-distance measurements.
Examples: Football field: 100 yards, fabric: sold by yard, landscaping: measured in yards, golf: yardage markers
About Meter
Definition: The meter (symbol: m) is the SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History: Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from equator to North Pole. Redefined multiple times, with current definition adopted in 1983.
Current Use: Universal standard for length measurement in science, engineering, and daily life worldwide except in the United States, Myanmar, and Liberia.
Examples: Room dimensions: 3-5m, human height: 1.5-2m, door height: 2m, car length: 4-5m