5 meters vs 5 yards — which is longer?

[ethanwalker]

I’m comparing metric and imperial measurements. Can someone tell me which is longer, 5 meters or 5 yards, and by how much?

 

[royjasika]

Five meters is longer than five yards. Here’s the breakdown:

• 1 meter = 1.0936 yards
• So, 5 meters = 5 × 1.0936 = 5.468 yards

That means 5 meters is about 0.468 yards (around 17 inches) longer than 5 yards.

 

[Mayank singh]

Five meters and five yards are not the same length. A meter equals about 1.094 yards, making five meters roughly 5.47 yards. Therefore, five meters are slightly longer than five yards, providing about half a yard more distance overall.

 

[duke]

5 meters is longer than 5 yards. It’s about 0.47 yards (or roughly 43 cms) longer.

 

[Grace]

Five meters and five yards are not equal in length. A meter is roughly 1.094 yards, so five meters is approximately 5.47 yards. As a result, five meters are somewhat longer than five yards, offering approximately half a yard greater total distance.

 

[simran]

5 meters is longer than 5 yards. One meter equals about 1.09 yards, so 5 meters is roughly 5.47 yards.