About Yards to Meters Conversion

The yard-to-meter conversion matters most for American sports fans, golfers, and anyone buying fabric internationally. While yards remain common in the US for certain applications, metric measurements dominate globally.

Where Yards Are Used

American football — The NFL field is 100 yards between end zones
Golf — Distances to the pin are measured in yards in the US
Fabric and textiles — Sold by the yard in the US, by the meter elsewhere
Some swimming events — US pools are sometimes measured in yards

The Conversion

One yard equals exactly 0.9144 meters. For practical purposes, a yard is about 91% of a meter — the two units are close but not interchangeable.

Sports Context

An NFL football field (100 yards) is 91.44 meters. Soccer pitches, measured in meters, can be 100-110 meters long — making them slightly longer than American football fields.

How to Convert Yards to Meters

Using This Tool

Enter yards in the top field
Read meters appearing below
Copy the result for navigation or planning

Football Distances

Understanding NFL distances in metric:

10 yards (first down) = 9.14 meters
50 yards (midfield) = 45.7 meters
100 yards (full field) = 91.4 meters
End zone (10 yards deep) = 9.14 meters

Golf Club Distances

Average amateur golfer distances:

Driver (200 yards) = 183 meters
7 iron (140 yards) = 128 meters
Wedge (100 yards) = 91 meters

The Formula

Meters = Yards × 0.9144. For quick estimates, multiply yards by 0.9 — you'll be within 2%.

Features

Sports-Focused Reference

The quick reference table shows football and golf distances. Instantly understand play distances when watching or playing.

Precise Calculation

Uses the exact conversion factor (0.9144) defined internationally. Results accurate to 8 decimal places for technical needs.

Two-Way Conversion

Convert meters to yards by entering in the bottom field. Useful for comparing international sports field dimensions.

Copy Function

Copy just the number for pasting into other applications. Works great with golf GPS apps or sports analysis tools.

Always Available

Works on mobile — Check distances at the golf course
No sign-up — Use immediately, no account needed
Offline capable — Functions after initial page load

Frequently Asked Questions

How many meters is 100 yards?

100 yards equals 91.44 meters. An American football field is slightly shorter than a 100-meter soccer pitch.

Is a yard the same as a meter?

No, but they're close. A yard is about 91% of a meter. A meter is about 9% longer than a yard. The difference matters in precise measurements.

Why do Americans use yards?

The yard originated in England and was brought to America. While the UK largely switched to metric, the US retained imperial units for many purposes. Sports like football and golf kept using yards due to tradition.

How do I convert yards of fabric to meters?

Multiply yards by 0.9144. For example, a dress pattern calling for 3 yards needs about 2.75 meters of fabric.

Are golf courses measured in yards or meters?

In the US and UK, golf courses typically use yards. In Continental Europe and many other regions, meters are standard. Many GPS devices and rangefinders can switch between units.

Yards to Meters