Feet to Yards Converter
Convert feet to yards and yards into feet instantly. Type a value in feet to get yards (divide by 3), or switch the tab to convert yards to feet (multiply by 3). Turning feet into yards uses the same operation, and the ft to yards factor is 1 ft = 0.333333333 yd. This free feet to yards calculator also shows the feet to yards formula, a feet to yards chart, and common conversions like 3 feet to yards and 100 yards to feet.
Popular feet to yards and yards to feet conversions
Feet to yards table
Conversion chart feet to yards: quick lookup for whole-foot values (yards = feet ÷ 3).
| Feet | Yards |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.333333333 yd |
| 2 ft | 0.666666667 yd |
| 3 ft | 1 yd |
| 4 ft | 1.333333333 yd |
| 5 ft | 1.666666667 yd |
| 6 ft | 2 yd |
| 9 ft | 3 yd |
| 10 ft | 3.333333333 yd |
| 12 ft | 4 yd |
| 15 ft | 5 yd |
| 20 ft | 6.666666667 yd |
| 25 ft | 8.333333333 yd |
| 30 ft | 10 yd |
| 36 ft | 12 yd |
| 50 ft | 16.666666667 yd |
| 100 ft | 33.333333333 yd |
| 300 ft | 100 yd |
| 5280 ft | 1760 yd |
Yards to feet conversion table
Quick lookup for whole-yard values (feet = yards × 3).
| Yards | Feet |
|---|---|
| 1 yd | 3 ft |
| 2 yd | 6 ft |
| 5 yd | 15 ft |
| 10 yd | 30 ft |
| 25 yd | 75 ft |
| 50 yd | 150 ft |
| 100 yd | 300 ft |
| 120 yd | 360 ft |
Where feet to yards conversion is used
How to convert feet to yards by hand
To convert feet to yards, divide by 3. To convert yards to feet, multiply by 3 — the yards to feet calculator tab above does this automatically. That is the whole method, because the yard is defined as exactly 3 feet.
Worked examples: 36 feet ÷ 3 = 12 yards; 9 feet ÷ 3 = 3 yards; 10 yards × 3 = 30 feet; 25 yards × 3 = 75 feet.
Scope: this tool converts linear feet and yards only. For imperial-to-metric length conversion see our feet and inches to cm converter; for volume-to-weight (cubic yards to tons) use a material-density calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How many yards is 3 feet?
3 feet is exactly 1 yard. Because 1 yard is defined as 3 feet, you convert feet to yards by dividing by 3: 3 ÷ 3 = 1.
How many yards is 1 foot?
1 foot equals 0.333333333 yards, which is exactly one third of a yard. One foot is 12 inches and one yard is 36 inches, so 12 ÷ 36 = 0.333333333.
What is the formula to convert feet to yards?
The formula is yards = feet ÷ 3. Divide any length in feet by 3 to get yards. Examples: 12 feet ÷ 3 = 4 yards, and 36 feet ÷ 3 = 12 yards.
How many feet are in a yard?
There are exactly 3 feet in 1 yard. So 10 yards = 30 feet and 25 yards = 75 feet; multiply yards by 3 to get feet.
How do you convert yards to feet?
Multiply the number of yards by 3: feet = yards × 3. For example, 5 yards × 3 = 15 feet, and 100 yards × 3 = 300 feet.
How many feet is 100 yards?
100 yards is 300 feet. This is the distance between the goal lines on an American football field, which measures exactly 100 yards.
How long is a football field in feet?
The playing field between the goal lines is 100 yards, or 300 feet long. Including both 10-yard end zones, the full field is 120 yards, or 360 feet long.
How many yards is 5280 feet?
5280 feet equals 1760 yards. Because one mile is defined as 5280 feet, one mile is also exactly 1760 yards.
How many yards is 25 feet?
25 feet equals 8.333333333 yards (25 ÷ 3). For everyday use you can round this to 8.33 yards.
How many yards is 1000 feet?
1000 feet equals 333.333333333 yards (1000 ÷ 3).
How many feet is 1.5 yards?
1.5 yards equals 4.5 feet (1.5 × 3).
Why is carpet sold in square yards instead of square feet?
In the US, carpet and sod are traditionally priced per square yard, and one square yard equals 9 square feet. The linear rule is the same one this calculator uses: divide feet by 3 to get yards, so a 36-foot run of carpet edge is 12 yards.
Is a yard bigger than a foot?
Yes. One yard is three times as long as one foot: 1 yard = 3 feet = 36 inches.
How many yards is 50 feet?
50 feet equals 16.666666667 yards (50 ÷ 3). Nearby round values: 9 feet = 3 yards and 15 feet = 5 yards.
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