Convert foot (US survey) to yard
Please provide values below to convert foot (US survey) [ft (US)] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to foot (US survey).
1 ft (US) = 0.333334 yd. To convert foot (US survey) to yard, multiply the value by 0.333334; to go the other way, divide by it (1 yd = 2.99999400001 ft (US)). 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 (US) = 0.333334 yd
- 1 yd = 2.99999400001 ft (US)
- 10 ft (US) = 3.33334 yd
- 100 ft (US) = 33.3334 yd
How to Convert Foot (Us Survey) to Yard
1 ft (US) = 0.333334 yd
Example: convert 15 ft (US) to yd:
15 ft (US) = 15 × 0.333334 yd = 5.00001 yd
Foot (Us Survey) to Yard Conversion Table
| foot (US survey) | yard |
|---|---|
| 1 ft (US) | 0.333334 yd |
| 2 ft (US) | 0.666668 yd |
| 3 ft (US) | 1.000002 yd |
| 5 ft (US) | 1.66667 yd |
| 10 ft (US) | 3.33334 yd |
| 20 ft (US) | 6.66668 yd |
| 50 ft (US) | 16.6667 yd |
| 100 ft (US) | 33.3334 yd |
| 500 ft (US) | 166.667 yd |
| 1000 ft (US) | 333.334 yd |
Foot (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.
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 (US survey) in yard?
1 foot (US survey) (ft (US)) = 0.333334 yard (yd).
How do you convert foot (US survey) to yard?
Multiply the foot (US survey) value by 0.333334. For example, 25 ft (US) × 0.333334 = 8.33335 yd.
What is 10 foot (US survey) in yard?
10 ft (US) = 3.33334 yd.
Which unit is larger, the foot (US survey) or the yard?
The yard is the larger unit: 1 ft (US) equals only 0.333334 yd.