Yards to Meters Calculator
Converting yards to meters is needed when translating imperial cable or conduit run lengths into metric units for international projects, metric documentation, or material ordering from metric suppliers. Since one yard is just under one meter, the two units are close in magnitude, but precise conversion is important for accurate work.
This calculator multiplies your yard value by 0.9144 to return the exact meter equivalent. Enter any measurement in yards and get an instant, precise metric result suitable for specifications, as-built drawings, or material takeoffs.
Yards to Meters Formula
Meters = Yards × 0.9144
1 yard = exactly 0.9144 meters
The conversion factor of 0.9144 is exact by international agreement. A quick way to think about it: a yard is about 91.4% of a meter. For example, 100 yards of cable equals exactly 91.44 meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert yards to meters?
Multiply the yard value by 0.9144 to get meters. For example, 10 yards multiplied by 0.9144 equals 9.144 meters. One yard is defined as exactly 0.9144 meters.
How many meters is 1 yard?
One yard equals exactly 0.9144 meters. A yard is slightly shorter than a meter, so the numeric value in meters will always be slightly less than the value in yards.
When would an electrician convert yards to meters?
Electricians convert yards to meters when working on international projects that require metric documentation, ordering metric cable or conduit, or translating job site measurements from imperial to metric for specifications and as-built drawings.