Convert Feet to Yards
ft to yd · length conversion
What are feet and yards?
A foot is 12 inches (0.3048 m), commonly used for height and short distances in the US. A yard is 3 feet (0.9144 m), used for fabric, sports fields, and landscaping. For scale: a doorway is about 2 m (6.6 ft) tall, and a marathon is 42.2 km (26.2 mi).
How to convert feet to yards
1 ft = 0.333333 yd. To convert, multiply the number of feet by 0.333333. For example, 5 ft = 1.66667 yd, and 20 ft = 6.66667 yd. To go the other way, multiply yards by 3 (since 1 yd = 3 ft).
Feet to Yards conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.333333 |
| 2 | 0.666667 |
| 5 | 1.66667 |
| 10 | 3.33333 |
| 20 | 6.66667 |
| 50 | 16.6667 |
| 100 | 33.3333 |
FAQ
What is 1 ft in yd?
1 ft = 0.333333 yd. To convert any amount, multiply the number of feet by 0.333333.
How do I convert yards back to feet?
Go the other way: 1 yd = 3 ft, so multiply yards by 3 to get feet.
Is a feet bigger than a yard?
No — 1 ft is the smaller unit, equal to 0.333333 yd (it takes 3 ft to make one yd).
Are these length conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.