Yards to feet

One yd equals 3 ft. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.

Result

Common values

yards feet
1 yd 3 ft
2 yd 6 ft
3 yd 9 ft
5 yd 15 ft
10 yd 30 ft
15 yd 45 ft
20 yd 60 ft
25 yd 75 ft
50 yd 150 ft
100 yd 300 ft
500 yd 1500 ft
1000 yd 3000 ft

How to use

  1. Enter the number of yards in the field.
  2. The result in feet updates on every keystroke.
  3. Use the table below for the values people look up most often.

Formula and reverse conversion

The formula

To convert by hand: ft = yd × 3. Going back the other way, one ft is 0.3333333333 yd.

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.

ft = yd × 3

Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in one yards?

One yd is 3 ft.

How do I convert yards to feet?

Multiply by the factor: ft = yd × 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 feet back to yards?

One ft is 0.3333333333 yd — or open the reverse page linked below.

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