Feet to yards
One ft equals 0.3333333333 yd. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.
Result
The same value in every unit
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Common values
| feet | yards |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.33333333 yd |
| 2 ft | 0.66666667 yd |
| 3 ft | 1 yd |
| 5 ft | 1.6666667 yd |
| 10 ft | 3.3333333 yd |
| 15 ft | 5 yd |
| 20 ft | 6.6666667 yd |
| 25 ft | 8.3333333 yd |
| 50 ft | 16.666667 yd |
| 100 ft | 33.333333 yd |
| 500 ft | 166.66667 yd |
| 1000 ft | 333.33333 yd |
How to use
- Enter the number of feet in the field.
- The result in yards updates on every keystroke.
- Use the table below for the values people look up most often.
Formula and reverse conversion
The formula
To convert by hand: yd = ft ÷ 3. Going back the other way, one yd is 3 ft.
Where the odd number comes from
The factor is not a round number because the imperial units are defined through the metric ones by international agreement: an inch is exactly 25.4 mm and a pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg. Everything else follows from those definitions.
yd = ft ÷ 3
Frequently asked questions
How many yards are in one feet?
One ft is 0.3333333333 yd.
How do I convert feet to yards?
Multiply by the factor: yd = ft ÷ 3.
Is the result exact?
The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.
How do I convert yards back to feet?
One yd is 3 ft — or open the reverse page linked below.