Convert Meters to Yards

Definition of Yards

A yard is a unit of length in both the US customary and imperial systems. One yard is equal to three feet or 36 inches. In the SI, a yard is equal to 0.9144 meters. Yards are commonly used to measure many things, such as the length of fabric or a piece of land.

Definition of Meter

In length measurement, the meter is the basic unit of length in the SI. The meter is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in /299,792,458 seconds. A meter is a convenient unit of length for many measurements. The meter is a precise and reliable unit of length.