Meter to Yard Converter

A meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the Earth's equator to the North Pole, it is now defined by the speed of light in vacuum.

The meter was first defined in 1793 during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. Initially based on Earth's dimensions, it was later redefined using a platinum-iridium bar (1889), then by wavelengths of light (1960), and finally in 1983 by the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

The meter is universally used in science, engineering, and most countries for everyday measurements. It's the standard for construction, manufacturing, sports (track and field), and scientific research. Most countries use meters for height, room dimensions, and short to medium distances.

A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems equal to 3 feet or 36 inches, approximately 0.914 meters. It is commonly used for measuring medium distances.

The yard's origin is uncertain, but it may have been based on the length of a man's belt or the distance from the nose to the fingertip of an outstretched arm. It was standardized in England during the 12th century and has remained relatively consistent since then.

Yards are commonly used in the United States for measuring fabric, carpeting, landscaping materials, and in American football (field dimensions). They're also used in some construction and real estate contexts, particularly for property measurements.