How to convert yards to metres
One yard equals 0.9144 metres, so multiply the number of yards by 0.9144:
m = yd × 0.9144
yd = m ÷ 0.9144 (1 m = 1.0936 yd)
Example: 10 yd → 10 × 0.9144 = 9.144 m.
Going the other way, divide by 0.9144, or multiply by 1.0936.
Everyday values
| Yards | Metres | For example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 yd | 0.9144 m | one yard |
| 10 yd | 9.144 m | a first down in American football |
| 100 yd | 91.44 m | an American football field (goal line to goal line) |
| 440 yd | 402.336 m | a quarter mile |
| 1,760 yd | 1,609.34 m | one mile |
When you need this conversion
Yards are used in American football, golf distances, fabric sales and some UK road signs for short distances. An American football field is 100 yards between the goal lines, about 91.4 m, slightly shorter than many football (soccer) pitches.
Yard to metre conversion table
| yd | m | yd | m |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yd | 0.9144 m | 16 yd | 14.6304 m |
| 2 yd | 1.8288 m | 17 yd | 15.5448 m |
| 3 yd | 2.7432 m | 18 yd | 16.4592 m |
| 4 yd | 3.6576 m | 19 yd | 17.3736 m |
| 5 yd | 4.572 m | 20 yd | 18.288 m |
| 6 yd | 5.4864 m | 21 yd | 19.2024 m |
| 7 yd | 6.4008 m | 22 yd | 20.1168 m |
| 8 yd | 7.3152 m | 23 yd | 21.0312 m |
| 9 yd | 8.2296 m | 24 yd | 21.9456 m |
| 10 yd | 9.144 m | 25 yd | 22.86 m |
| 11 yd | 10.0584 m | 26 yd | 23.7744 m |
| 12 yd | 10.9728 m | 27 yd | 24.6888 m |
| 13 yd | 11.8872 m | 28 yd | 25.6032 m |
| 14 yd | 12.8016 m | 29 yd | 26.5176 m |
| 15 yd | 13.716 m | 30 yd | 27.432 m |
About the units
- Yard (yd): 3 feet, exactly 0.9144 metres.
- Metre (m): the SI base unit of length, defined by the speed of light.
Both are units of length. The conversion factor comes from the exact definitions above, so the calculator is exact; results are only rounded for display (up to six significant digits).
Frequently asked questions
How many metres are in one yard?
One yard is 0.9144 metres. One metre is 1.0936 yards.
How do I convert yards to metres?
Multiply the value in yards by 0.9144. To go back, divide by 0.9144.
What is 10 yd in metres?
10 yd = 9.144 m.
What is 100 yd in metres?
100 yd = 91.44 m.
Sources
- NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), Appendix B: conversion factors.
- NIST Handbook 44 (2024), Appendix C: General tables of units of measurement.
Last reviewed 5 October 2026. Results are estimates; see our disclaimer.