Metres to Yards Converter
Type a value in metres to see it in yards. It works both ways: type in the yards box to convert back.
Formula
To convert metres to yards, multiply by 1.093613298.
1 m = 1.09361329834 yd and 1 yd = 0.9144 m.
Metres to yards table
| Metres | Yards |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 1.093613 yd |
| 1.5 m | 1.64042 yd |
| 2 m | 2.187227 yd |
| 3 m | 3.28084 yd |
| 5 m | 5.468066 yd |
| 10 m | 10.93613 yd |
| 20 m | 21.87227 yd |
| 50 m | 54.68066 yd |
| 100 m | 109.3613 yd |
| 200 m | 218.7227 yd |
| 500 m | 546.8066 yd |
| 1,000 m | 1,093.613 yd |
Worked examples
1.5 m in yards
1.5 m
1.64042 yd
1.5 × 1.093613298 = 1.640419948
20 m in yards
20 m
21.87227 yd
20 × 1.093613298 = 21.87226597
500 m in yards
500 m
546.8066 yd
500 × 1.093613298 = 546.8066492
About Metres to Yards Converter
This converter turns metres into yards as you type, and works the other way too: type in the yards box to convert back. To convert metres to yards, multiply by 1.093613298. For example, 1.5 m is 1.64042 yd, and 20 m is 21.87227 yd.
The UK uses metric units for most measurements, but road signs are in miles and yards, and many people still think of height in feet and inches, so length conversions come up every day. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Metres to Yards Converter
- Type the amount in metres in the first box.
- Read the answer in yards in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the yards box instead, or use the swap button to open the yards to metres page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Checking a product size listed in another system
- Following plans, patterns or instructions from abroad
- Converting a height or a distance for a form
- Helping with homework that mixes metric and imperial units
Frequently asked questions
How many yards are in one metre?
There are 1.093613298 yards in one metre. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert metres to yards?
To convert metres to yards, multiply by 1.093613298. For example, 500 m is 546.8066 yd.
How do I convert yards to metres?
Going the other way, divide by 1.093613298 (the same as multiplying by 0.9144). The yards to metres converter does this for you.
What is 100 m in yards?
100 m is 109.3613 yd.
Why does the UK still use miles?
Road distances and speed limits stayed in miles and yards when the UK moved to metric units for trade and science. The Weights and Measures Act allows miles, yards, feet and inches for road traffic signs, so you will meet both systems.