Last updated: 3 October 2026
Reviewed by Jordan Morley, FA Level 2 Football Coach
Convert yards → metres
About this conversion
One yard equals exactly 0.9144 metres. Useful for converting US pool lengths and imperial running distances to metric.
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Why this conversion matters
American football field markings (yards), some golf course distances, and older UK athletics and cricket measurements use yards, while the rest of world sport — including all current athletics world records — uses metres. This conversion bridges those two measurement traditions.
FAQ
Is an American football field measured in yards or metres?
Yards — the field is 100 yards between end zones (120 yards including end zones), a measurement unique to American and Canadian football.
Why do golf courses sometimes list distances in both yards and metres?
Golf has historically used yards (especially in the US and UK), but international scorecards and some European courses now show both units to suit a global audience of golfers.
Is 100 yards roughly the same as 100 metres?
Not quite — 100 yards is about 91.44 metres, meaning a 100-yard distance is noticeably shorter than a 100-metre distance, an important distinction for any precise measurement or record comparison.