Three feet make a yard, so divide by 3. Fabric, turf, carpet and American football distances are measured in yards.
How to use the Feet to Yards Converter
- Type the number of feet into the Feet field. Decimals such as 1.5 are fine.
- Read the answer in Yards – it updates as you type, with no button to press.
- To convert the other way, type into Yards and the feet are recalculated.
- Press Copy results to copy both values with the page title, or Copy link to share this exact conversion.
This page converts only ft ⇄ yd. Need a different unit? Use the general length converter, where you can choose any “from” and “to” unit.
How it works
Both units measure length, so they are always in the same ratio: one foot equals 0.33333333 yards. The calculator multiplies the number of feet you type by 0.33333333 to give yards, and when you type into the yards field it divides by the same factor to give feet. Because the ratio never changes, doubling the feet always doubles the yards. Results are calculated at full precision and rounded only for display (up to eight decimal places, with very large or small values shown in scientific notation).
How to convert feet to yards
- Write down the value in feet, for example 3 ft.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 0.33333333 (because 1 foot = 0.33333333 yd).
- 3 × 0.33333333 = 1 yd.
- To go back from yards to feet, divide by 0.33333333 – or multiply by 3.
ft to yd conversion table
| Feet | Yards | Yards | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.33333333 yd | 1 yd | 3 ft |
| 3 ft | 1 yd | 2 yd | 6 ft |
| 6 ft | 2 yd | 5 yd | 15 ft |
| 9 ft | 3 yd | 10 yd | 30 ft |
| 10 ft | 3.3333333 yd | 20 yd | 60 ft |
| 12 ft | 4 yd | 50 yd | 150 ft |
| 15 ft | 5 yd | 100 yd | 300 ft |
| 20 ft | 6.6666667 yd | 1,000 yd | 3,000 ft |
| 30 ft | 10 yd | ||
| 50 ft | 16.666667 yd | ||
| 100 ft | 33.333333 yd | ||
| 300 ft | 100 yd |
What is a foot?
The international foot is exactly 0.3048 m and contains 12 inches. It remains the everyday unit for height, room dimensions and altitude in the U.S., and for aviation altitude worldwide.
What is a yard?
The yard is 3 feet (36 inches), exactly 0.9144 m. It is used for fabric, American and Canadian football fields, golf distances and, as the gaj, for land in South Asia.
Quick mental conversion
For a fast estimate, multiply feet by about 0.33 to get yards; the error is about 1.0%. Use the calculator above when you need the exact figure.
Common mistakes to avoid
Mixing the international foot (0.3048 m) with the old u.s. survey foot, confusing nautical and statute miles, and writing decimal feet such as 5.5 ft as “5 ft 5 in” (it is 5 ft 6 in).
Formula
1 ft = 0.33333333 yd1 yd = 3 ftyd = ft × 0.33333333Worked example
Inputs — Feet: 3 ft.
Results — Yards = 1 yd.
Frequently asked questions
How many yards is 10 feet?
3.33 yd.
How many feet in 100 yards?
300 ft.
How do I convert feet to yards?
Multiply the number of feet by 0.33333333. For example, 3 ft × 0.33333333 = 1 yd.
How do I convert yards back to feet?
Divide by 0.33333333 (or multiply by 3), or simply type the value into the yards field above.
What is 10 ft in yards?
10 ft = 3.3333333 yd.
What is 100 ft in yards?
100 ft = 33.333333 yd.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST and the SI), so the only difference you may see is rounding in the last displayed digit.
Can I convert to other units on this page?
This page converts only between feet and yards. To pick any length unit, use the general length converter linked under Related calculators.
What formula does the Feet to Yards Converter use?
1 ft = 0.33333333 yd.