Feet to Yards (ft to yd) Converter & Formula
1 foot equals 0.33333333 yards — multiply the number of feet by 0.33333333, or divide by 3, to convert to yards. There are exactly 3 feet in one yard, so the conversion is a clean one-third. ByteTools applies the exact factor as you type.
The formula
To convert feet to yards, multiply by 0.33333333 (which is 1/3):
yd = ft × 0.33333333
For example, 10 feet × 0.33333333 = 3.3333333 yards. To reverse it, multiply yards by 3.
Conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.33333333 |
| 2 | 0.66666667 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 5 | 1.66666667 |
| 10 | 3.33333333 |
| 25 | 8.33333333 |
| 50 | 16.6666667 |
| 100 | 33.3333333 |
| 500 | 166.666667 |
| 1000 | 333.333333 |
How to convert online
- Type the number of feet into the first box.
- Read the yards result instantly in the second box.
- Type a yard value instead to convert back to feet — it works both ways.
Use the Foot to Yard Converter — free and instant in your browser.
Where this conversion is used
Feet-to-yard conversions show up in American football and sports fields, landscaping and fabric or carpet ordering, and construction estimates where materials are sold by the yard but measured in feet. Dividing by 3 keeps quantities accurate.
FAQ
How many yards are in a foot?
One foot equals 0.33333333 yards, exactly one-third of a yard. So 3 feet equals 1 yard.
What is the formula to convert feet to yards?
Multiply feet by 0.33333333, or simply divide by 3: yd = ft / 3. The converter applies this automatically.
How do I convert yards back to feet?
Multiply yards by 3. For example, 5 yards = 15 feet.
How many feet are in a yard?
Exactly 3 feet make one yard, which is why 3 ft converts to 1 yd in the table above.
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- Yard to Foot Converter
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