Length converter: meter → yard
Facts about the Meter
The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Originally defined in the late 18th century as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, it has since been redefined using the speed of light. Today, 1 meter is exactly the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Meters are used globally in science, construction, athletics, and daily measurements.
Facts about the Yard
The yard (yd) is an imperial unit equal to 3 feet or 36 inches. It originated in medieval England and was standardized to 0.9144 meters in 1959. Yards are often used in sports fields (like American football), fabric measurement, and landscaping in countries that use the imperial system.