Convert feet to yards
Convert feet to yards instantly. 1 ft = 0.333333 yd. Formula, worked examples and a quick reference table.
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One foot equals 0.333333 yards. To convert any number of feet to yards, multiply by 0.33333333.
The converter above works in both directions and updates as you type. Below you will find the formula, a worked example and a reference table of common values.
Length conversions come up wherever a measurement crosses a border: a height given in feet and inches on a form that wants centimetres, a running distance recorded in kilometres and compared against miles, a component specified in millimetres and ordered from a supplier working in inches. The conversions themselves are exact — the inch, foot, yard and mile have all been defined in metric terms since 1959 — so any discrepancy comes from rounding, not from the units disagreeing.
feet to yards formula
To go the other way, use foot = yard ÷ 0.33333333.
About these units
A foot is exactly 12 inches, or 0.3048 metres. It survives in aviation altitudes worldwide, even in otherwise fully metric countries.
The yard has been defined as exactly 0.9144 metres since 1959. It survives mainly in American football, fabric and, in Britain, in the odd road sign.
Foot is also written feet. Yard is also written yards and yds.
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feet to yards conversion table
| Foot | Yard |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3333 yd |
| 2 ft | 0.6667 yd |
| 3 ft | 1 yd |
| 5 ft | 1.6667 yd |
| 10 ft | 3.3333 yd |
| 20 ft | 6.6667 yd |
| 25 ft | 8.3333 yd |
| 50 ft | 16.6667 yd |
| 100 ft | 33.3333 yd |
| 250 ft | 83.3333 yd |
| 500 ft | 166.6667 yd |
| 1,000 ft | 333.3333 yd |
Frequently asked questions
How many yards are in a foot? +
There are 0.333333 yards in one foot.
What is 10 ft in yd? +
10 ft equals 3.3333 yd. Multiply 10 by 0.33333333.
How do I convert yard back to foot? +
Use foot = yard ÷ 0.33333333. The converter above handles both directions, or see our dedicated yards to feet page.
How accurate is this foot to yard conversion? +
The factor used is 0.3333333333, carried at full double precision. Where a unit has an exact legal definition the factor is exact rather than approximate. Rounding is applied only to the displayed result, so the answer is never a calculation done on an already-rounded number.
Is there a quick way to estimate ft to yd in my head? +
Divide by 3. That matches the true factor of 0.333333 exactly, so no adjustment is needed for a mental estimate.