How to convert feet to yards
To convert a measurement in feet to yards, multiply the value by 0.3333333333. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the meter (the SI base unit of length).
For example, to convert 5 ft to yards: 5 × 0.3333333333 = 1.666667 yd.
What is a foot?
A foot is an imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or exactly 0.3048 meters. One of the oldest units of measurement, based on the human foot. Used in ancient civilizations from Egypt to Rome. The international foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959.
Common uses of feet include: Human height in the US and UK (e.g. 5'10"); Room dimensions and ceiling height; Aviation altitude measurement worldwide; Construction and building codes in imperial countries.
What is a yard?
A yard is an imperial unit of length equal to 3 feet, 36 inches, or exactly 0.9144 meters. The yard's origin is uncertain — possibly based on the length of a man's belt or the distance from nose to thumb tip. Standardized by Henry I of England and internationally defined as exactly 0.9144 meters in 1959.
Common uses of yards include: American football field measurements; Fabric and textile selling (sold by the yard); Golf course distances; Landscaping and garden measurements in the US.
Feet to yards worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 ft = 0.3333333333 yd 5 ft = 1.666667 yd 10 ft = 3.333333 yd 50 ft = 16.666667 yd 100 ft = 33.333333 yd
Frequently asked questions
How many yards are in one foot?
One foot (ft) equals 0.3333333333 yards (yd). Multiply any value in feet by 0.3333333333 to convert to yards.
How do I convert feet to yards?
Multiply the value in feet by 0.3333333333. For example, 5 ft × 0.3333333333 = 1.666667 yd.
How do I convert yards to feet?
Multiply the value in yards by 3, or divide by 0.3333333333. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the foot to yard conversion exact?
Yes, imperial-to-imperial length conversions are exact. Since 1959, one inch is defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters, making all imperial length units exact multiples of each other.
What is the formula for feet to yards?
The formula is: yd = ft × 0.3333333333. This is derived from the definition of both units relative to the meter (the SI base unit of length).