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Convert Feet to Yards

One foot equals 0.333333 yards. Type any value to convert feet to yards instantly — with a full reference table below.

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Convert Feet to Yards

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How to convert Feet to Yards

To convert feet to yards, multiply by 0.333333. One foot equals 0.333333 yd, and one yard equals 3 ft.

  1. Take the value in feet — for example 7.5 ft.
  2. Multiply by 0.333333 (the number of yards in one foot).
  3. 7.5 × 0.333333 = 2.5 yd.

Quick mental estimate: Divide the number of feet by 3 — that is exact.

Feet to Yards conversion table

FeetYards
1 ft0.333333 yd
2 ft0.666667 yd
3 ft1 yd
4 ft1.333333 yd
5 ft1.666667 yd
6 ft2 yd
7 ft2.333333 yd
8 ft2.666667 yd
9 ft3 yd
10 ft3.333333 yd
12 ft4 yd
15 ft5 yd
20 ft6.666667 yd
25 ft8.333333 yd
50 ft16.66667 yd
100 ft33.33333 yd
YardsFeet
1 yd3 ft
2 yd6 ft
3 yd9 ft
4 yd12 ft
5 yd15 ft
6 yd18 ft
7 yd21 ft
8 yd24 ft
9 yd27 ft
10 yd30 ft
12 yd36 ft
15 yd45 ft
20 yd60 ft
25 yd75 ft
50 yd150 ft
100 yd300 ft

About converting Feet to Yards

Feet (ft) and Yards (yd) are both units of length. The exact factor is 1 ft = 0.333333 yd, so multiply by 0.333333 to go from feet to yards (or divide to go back).

The conversion runs entirely in your browser. Need the reverse? Use the Yards to Feet converter, or the full unit converter for every unit at once.

Real-world length in feet and yards

ExampleFeetYards
A credit card's width (ISO/IEC 7810)0.28084 ft0.0936133 yd
The long side of A4 paper (ISO 216)0.974409 ft0.324803 yd
A US standard door (80 in tall)6.666667 ft2.222222 yd
A football pitch (FIFA recommended length)344.4882 ft114.8294 yd
A marathon138,435 ft46,145.01 yd
Mount Everest (2020 survey height)29,031.69 ft9,677.231 yd

“≈” marks typical values; the rest are defined or measured figures.

The units

Feet (ft)

12 inches, exactly 0.3048 m.

Used for: Height in the US/UK, aviation altitude, room dimensions.

Yards (yd)

3 feet, exactly 0.9144 m.

Used for: American football, golf, fabric and UK road signs.

Every length factor here is exact: the inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 mm since the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement.

Frequently asked questions

5 answers
How many yards are in one foot?
One foot equals 0.333333 yards.
How do I convert feet to yards?
Multiply the number of feet by 0.333333. For example, 10 feet = 3.333333 yards.
What is 5 feet in yards?
5 feet is 1.666667 yards.
Is a foot bigger than a yard?
No. One foot is 0.333333 of a yard — it takes 3 feet to make one yard.
How many yards is a football pitch?
A football pitch is 114.8294 yards (344.4882 feet).