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Because one nation defined the yard during one period in history, another
nation defined the meter during another period in history, they didn't consult
with each other, and there was never any reason why either of those units
should be longer, shorter, or the same length as the other one. It's only the
purest coincidence that they wound up being within 10% of the same length.
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Is one meter longer than one yard?
Yes. One meter is equal to 1.0936133 yards.
How much longer is a meter then a yard?
About three inches longer: one meter is equal to about 39.37 inches while one yard is equal to 36 inches.
Which metric unit is alosest to a yard in the English system?
The meter is closest to the yard.1 meter is about 9.4% longer than 1 yard.In the case of most houses on my block, the electricmeter is the one that is closest to the yard.
One meter is equal to one what?
A meter is comparable, but not equivalent to an English "yard". The meter is considerably longer, at about 39.37 inches compared to 36 inches for the yard.
Which one is less a meter or yard?
A meter is slightly less than a yard. 1 yard is 0.9144 meters.
Is one yard longer than one meter?
No a yard is longer than a meter.
Is a yard bigger than a meter?
Nope. It is slightly smaller than a meter.
Which is longer a meter or a yard?
1 meter is longer than 1 yard. Broken down: In inches: 1 yard = 36 inches 1 meter = 39.37 inches In centimeters: 1 yard = 91.44 centimeters 1 meter = 100 centimeters Comparative: 1 yard = .9144 meters 1 meter = 1.0936133 yards
One meter is a little longer than what?
It's a little longer than a yard.
What is bigger a meter or an American yard?
An American yard is slightly longer than a meter. One American yard is equivalent to 0.9144 meters.
Is a yard longer than a meter?
No, a yard is slightly shorter than a meter. One yard is equal to 0.9144 meters.
Is one meter longer than one yard?
Yes. One meter is equal to 1.0936133 yards.
Which unit of measurement is longer than a foot but shorter than a meter?
The unit of measurement that is longer than a foot but shorter than a meter is a yard. One yard is equal to 3 feet or 0.9144 meters.
Are meters more than yards?
Yes. One meter is about three inches longer than one yard.
Is 1 yard longer than 1 meter?
No. One yard is slightly shorter than one meter. There are 36 inches in a yard, but 39 inches, approximately, in one meter.
Are there more meters or yard in one kilometer?
A meter is slightly longer than a yard (1 meter = 1.0936 yards) so there would be more yards than meters in a kilometer.
How much longer is a meter then a yard?
About three inches longer: one meter is equal to about 39.37 inches while one yard is equal to 36 inches.
