Convert between yards and meters in either direction.
How it works
The international yard is defined as exactly 0.9144 meters, so 1 yd = 0.9144 m exactly. Enter a value in either field and the other updates instantly.
What this does not include
This is a straight length conversion — it doesn’t handle area (square yards to square meters) or volume, which scale by the square or cube of this factor rather than the factor itself.
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in yards or meters.
- The other field updates automatically.
Where are yards still commonly used?
American football field markings, some fabric and construction measurements, and golf course distances in a few countries still commonly use yards.
How is a square yard converted to square meters?
Square the linear factor: 1 square yard = 0.9144² = 0.83612736 square meters — not the same factor as this calculator’s linear conversion.
Is a yard the same in every country that uses it?
Yes — since 1959’s International Yard and Pound Agreement, the yard has been defined identically (as exactly 0.9144 m) everywhere it’s still used.
