Convert foot to yard
Please provide values below to convert foot [ft] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to foot.
1 ft = 0.333333333333 yd. To convert foot to yard, multiply the value by 0.333333333333; to go the other way, divide by it (1 yd = 3 ft). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft = 0.333333333333 yd
- 1 yd = 3 ft
- 10 ft = 3.33333333333 yd
- 100 ft = 33.3333333333 yd
How to Convert Foot to Yard
1 ft = 0.333333333333333 yd
Example: convert 15 ft to yd:
15 ft = 15 × 0.333333333333333 yd = 5 yd
Foot to Yard Conversion Table
| foot | yard |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.333333333333 yd |
| 2 ft | 0.666666666667 yd |
| 3 ft | 1 yd |
| 5 ft | 1.66666666667 yd |
| 10 ft | 3.33333333333 yd |
| 20 ft | 6.66666666667 yd |
| 50 ft | 16.6666666667 yd |
| 100 ft | 33.3333333333 yd |
| 500 ft | 166.666666667 yd |
| 1000 ft | 333.333333333 yd |
Foot
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. A foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One foot contains 12 inches, and one yard is comprised of three feet.
History/Origin
The foot has been used as a unit of measurement in many different cultures, including Ancient Greece and Rome, and the length has varied from country to country and even from city to city. The name is said to be based on the average length of a man's foot.
Current Use
The foot is a primary unit of length in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada for many everyday applications. In the US, feet and inches are commonly used to measure height, shorter distances, field length (sometimes in the form of yards), etc.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot in yard?
1 foot (ft) = 0.333333333333 yard (yd).
How do you convert foot to yard?
Multiply the foot value by 0.333333333333. For example, 25 ft × 0.333333333333 = 8.33333333333 yd.
What is 10 foot in yard?
10 ft = 3.33333333333 yd.
Which unit is larger, the foot or the yard?
The yard is the larger unit: 1 ft equals only 0.333333333333 yd.