Feet to Yards
Type a value in either box to convert between feet and yards. The factor is 0.333333.
| Feet | Yards |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.333333 yd |
| 2 ft | 0.666667 yd |
| 3 ft | 1 yd |
| 5 ft | 1.666667 yd |
| 10 ft | 3.333333 yd |
| 25 ft | 8.333333 yd |
| 50 ft | 16.666667 yd |
| 100 ft | 33.333333 yd |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Feet field.
- The Yards figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Yards field converts back to Feet the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Feet to Yards formula
Converting feet to yards is a single multiplication by 0.333333333.
yd = ft × 0.333333333
Put another way, one foot is exactly 1/3 of a yard.
Why this factor: the foot and the yard are both defined against the meter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.333333333 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.333333333 — or use the Yards to Feet converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 5 ft. Multiply by 0.333333333 to get 1.666667 yd.
5 ft × 0.333333333 = 1.666667 yd
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a foot?
A foot is twelve inches, the primary unit for human-scale dimensions in the US.
Definition: Exactly 0.3048 meter since 1959 — one third of the international yard.
Where it is used: Building heights, room dimensions, aviation altitude worldwide, and personal height in the US and UK.
Worth knowing: The US survey foot, very slightly longer, was used in land surveying until it was officially retired at the end of 2022.
What is a yard?
A yard is three feet, the mid-range imperial length unit familiar from sports fields.
Definition: Exactly 0.9144 meter since the 1959 International Yard and Pound Agreement, which harmonized the US and Commonwealth definitions.
Where it is used: American football, fabric and carpet, landscaping materials, and golf distances.
Feet vs Yards
The foot and the yard belong to the same family of units, so converting between them is usually a matter of shifting a decimal point or applying a small whole-number factor.
Frequently asked questions
How many yards are in a foot?
One foot equals 0.333333333 yards.
What is the formula to convert feet to yards?
Multiply the number of feet by 0.333333333. To reverse it, divide by 0.333333333 instead.
How do I convert yards back to feet?
Divide by 0.333333333, which is the same as multiplying by 3.
How many yards are in 10 feet?
10 ft works out to 3.333333 yd.
Is there anything to watch out for with feet?
The US survey foot, very slightly longer, was used in land surveying until it was officially retired at the end of 2022.
How is the foot defined?
Exactly 0.3048 meter since 1959 — one third of the international yard.