A meter is only slightly longer than a yard, as 1 meter equals 39.37 inches, or 1.0936 yards. Alternatively, one yard is equal to 91.44 centimeters, whereas a meter is 100 centimeters.Continue Reading
To convert yards to meters, multiply the total length in meters by 1.0936. To convert meters to yards, divide the total length in yards by 91.44.
A yard measurement was originally meant to represent the length of an average person's stride, while a meter is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in approximately 1/3000 of a second. This has been its official destination since 1983.Learn more about Measurements