Feet to Yards Converter
Convert feet to yards instantly with this free feet to yards converter. Enter any value to get an accurate length conversion, plus the formula, the conversion factor and a full reference table.
What is 1 foot in yards?
1 foot is equal to 0.333333333 yards.
1 ÷ 3 = 0.333333333 yards
1 foot = 0.3333333333 yards
Feet to Yards formula
yd = ft ÷ 3
The feet to yards conversion factor is 0.333333333333, which is exact by definition. 1 foot = 0.333333333333 yards, and 1 yard = 3 feet.
Worked examples
- 2 feet = 0.666666667 yards — 2 ÷ 3 = 0.666666667 yards
- 6 feet = 2 yards — 6 ÷ 3 = 2 yards
- 10 feet = 3.33333333 yards — 10 ÷ 3 = 3.33333333 yards
Feet to Yards conversion table
Every value below is calculated with the exact conversion factor and rounded for display.
| Feet (ft) | Yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.33333333 yd |
| 2 ft | 0.66666667 yd |
| 3 ft | 1 yd |
| 4 ft | 1.3333333 yd |
| 5 ft | 1.6666667 yd |
| 6 ft | 2 yd |
| 7 ft | 2.3333333 yd |
| 8 ft | 2.6666667 yd |
| 9 ft | 3 yd |
| 10 ft | 3.3333333 yd |
| 12 ft | 4 yd |
| 15 ft | 5 yd |
| 20 ft | 6.6666667 yd |
| 25 ft | 8.3333333 yd |
| 30 ft | 10 yd |
| 50 ft | 16.666667 yd |
| 75 ft | 25 yd |
| 100 ft | 33.333333 yd |
| 500 ft | 166.66667 yd |
| 1,000 ft | 333.33333 yd |
When you need to convert feet to yards
- Buying furniture, TVs or appliances listed in one system and fitting them into a room measured in the other.
- Following building plans, sewing patterns or DIY instructions written abroad.
- Reading height, screen size or luggage limits when travelling between the US and the rest of the world.
Getting a feel for the scale
A converted number is easier to trust when you can picture it. These reference points let you sanity-check the result at a glance.
Foot (ft)
- A ruler is 1 foot
- A kitchen counter is about 3 feet high
Yard (yd)
- A yard is roughly one long stride
- A cricket pitch is 22 yards
Common mistakes to avoid
- Dividing when you should multiply. Because 1 foot = 0.333333 yards, the answer should be smaller than the number you started with.
- Rounding too early. Convert first at full precision, then round the final answer to the precision the task actually needs.
How precise does the answer need to be?
For everyday measurements round to the nearest whole unit or to one decimal place. Machining, sewing and construction usually need at least two decimals — and it is worth measuring in the target unit directly when tolerance matters.
How these units are defined
- Foot (ft): Exactly 12 inches, or 0.3048 meters. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
- Yard (yd): Exactly 3 feet, or 0.9144 meters. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is 1 foot in yards?
- 1 foot is equal to 0.333333333 yards.
- How many feet are in one yard?
- There are 3 feet in 1 yard.
- How do you convert feet to yards?
- Multiply the number of feet by 0.333333333 — or use the formula yd = ft ÷ 3.
- What is 6 feet in yards?
- 6 feet is 2 yards. 6 ÷ 3 = 2 yards.
- Is the feet to yards conversion exact?
- Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 0.333333333333 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.