Convert Feet to Yards
1 foot (ft) equals 0.3333333333 yards (yd).
1 ft = 0.3333333333 yd
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Foot to Yard
- 1 ft = 0.3333333333 yd
- 1 yd = 3 ft
- Example: convert 15 ft to yd: 15 ft = 15 × 0.3333333333 yd = 5 yd
Reference conditions. ft: The international yard and pound agreement (1959) fixed 1 yard = 0.9144 m exactly, so the inch, foot and mile are exact. yd: The international yard and pound agreement (1959) fixed 1 yard = 0.9144 m exactly, so the inch, foot and mile are exact.
Formula
yd = ft ÷ 3
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 ft = 12 in = 0.3048 m (exact)
- 1 yd = 3 ft = 0.9144 m (exact)
- 1 ft = 0.3048 m ÷ 0.9144 m per yd = 0.3333333333333 yd
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Foot definition: foot; Yard definition: yard.
Worked examples
- A reading of 6 ft converts to 2 yd.
6 ft × 0.3333333333 = 2 yd - A value of 30 ft is 10 yd.
30 ft × 0.3333333333 = 10 yd
Foot to Yard conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 ft | 0.1666666667 yd |
| 1 ft | 0.3333333333 yd |
| 2 ft | 0.6666666667 yd |
| 3 ft | 1 yd |
| 4 ft | 1.333333333 yd |
| 5 ft | 1.666666667 yd |
| 5.5 ft | 1.833333333 yd |
| 6 ft | 2 yd |
| 8 ft | 2.666666667 yd |
| 10 ft | 3.333333333 yd |
| 12 ft | 4 yd |
| 15 ft | 5 yd |
| 20 ft | 6.666666667 yd |
| 25 ft | 8.333333333 yd |
| 30 ft | 10 yd |
| 50 ft | 16.66666667 yd |
| 100 ft | 33.33333333 yd |
| 500 ft | 166.6666667 yd |
| 1000 ft | 333.3333333 yd |
| 5280 ft | 1760 yd |
| 10000 ft | 3333.333333 yd |
| 35000 ft | 11666.66667 yd |
Where it's used
Feet are used for building dimensions and ceiling heights in the US, while yards appear in fabric and textiles sold by the yard. Both measure length and distance, so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Foot to other length units
| Conversion | 1 ft equals |
|---|---|
| foot to meter | 0.3048 m |
| foot to kilometer | 0.0003048 km |
| foot to centimeter | 30.48 cm |
| foot to millimeter | 304.8 mm |
| foot to micrometer | 304800 µm |
| foot to nanometer | 304800000 nm |
| foot to angstrom | 3048000000 Å |
| foot to mile | 0.0001893939394 mi |
| foot to yard | 0.3333333333 yd |
| foot to inch | 12 in |
| foot to mil | 12000 mil |
| foot to nautical mile | 0.0001645788337 nmi |
Frequently asked questions
How many yards are in 1 foot?
1 ft = 0.3333333333 yd.
How do I convert feet to yards?
Multiply the value in ft by 0.3333333333, or divide it by 3. For example, 15 ft × 0.3333333333 = 5 yd.
Is the ft to yd conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, so the ratio is exact; its decimal form does not terminate and is shown here to 10 significant figures (more with the precision selector).
Sources
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "foot (ft)".
- Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SI), NIST Special Publication 811, 2008 Edition, National Institute of Standards and Technology , Appendix B.8, "yard (yd)".
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