Convert yard to foot
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to foot [ft], or Convert foot to yard.
1 yd = 3 ft. To convert yard to foot, multiply the value by 3; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft = 0.333333333333 yd). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 yd = 3 ft
- 1 ft = 0.333333333333 yd
- 10 yd = 30 ft
- 100 yd = 300 ft
How to Convert Yard to Foot
1 yd = 3 ft
Example: convert 15 yd to ft:
15 yd = 15 × 3 ft = 45 ft
Yard to Foot Conversion Table
| yard | foot |
|---|---|
| 1 yd | 3 ft |
| 2 yd | 6 ft |
| 3 yd | 9 ft |
| 5 yd | 15 ft |
| 10 yd | 30 ft |
| 20 yd | 60 ft |
| 50 yd | 150 ft |
| 100 yd | 300 ft |
| 500 yd | 1500 ft |
| 1000 yd | 3000 ft |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 yard in foot?
1 yard (yd) = 3 foot (ft).
How do you convert yard to foot?
Multiply the yard value by 3. For example, 25 yd × 3 = 75 ft.
What is 10 yard in foot?
10 yd = 30 ft.
Which unit is larger, the yard or the foot?
The yard is the larger unit: 1 yd = 3 ft.