How to convert yards to feet
To convert a measurement in yards to feet, multiply the value by 3. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the meter (the SI base unit of length).
For example, to convert 5 yd to feet: 5 × 3 = 15 ft.
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.
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.
Yards to feet worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 yd = 3 ft 5 yd = 15 ft 10 yd = 30 ft 50 yd = 150 ft 100 yd = 300 ft
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in one yard?
One yard (yd) equals 3 feet (ft). Multiply any value in yards by 3 to convert to feet.
How do I convert yards to feet?
Multiply the value in yards by 3. For example, 5 yd × 3 = 15 ft.
How do I convert feet to yards?
Multiply the value in feet by 0.3333333333, or divide by 3. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the yard to foot 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 yards to feet?
The formula is: ft = yd × 3. This is derived from the definition of both units relative to the meter (the SI base unit of length).