Convert feet to yards
Accurate tool to convert between ft and yd
Length
Feet
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
Yards
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.
Formula
To convert from feet to yards, divide the length by 3.
feet (ft)
Description
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
History
Based on the length of a human foot. The current standardization stems from an agreement in 1959.
Symbol Origin
From the body part 'foot'.
Usage Context
Used for human height, building elevations, and aviation altitudes.
Main Usage
Did you know?
In aviation, altitude is almost universally measured in feet, even in countries that use the metric system.
yards (yd)
Description
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.
History
Its origin is uncertain, but it may have been based on a stride or the girth of a person's waist.
Symbol Origin
From Old English 'gerd', meaning a rod or measure.
Usage Context
Used in American football fields, fabric measurements, and landscaping.
Main Usage
Did you know?
King Henry I of England allegedly defined the yard as the distance from his nose to the tip of his thumb.
Quick Conversion Table
| feet (ft) | yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.333333 |
| 2 | 0.666667 |
| 5 | 1.66667 |
| 10 | 3.33333 |
| 25 | 8.33333 |
| 50 | 16.6667 |
| 100 | 33.3333 |
| 500 | 166.667 |
| 1000 | 333.333 |
| 2500 | 833.333 |
| 5000 | 1666.67 |
| 10000 | 3333.33 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert feet to yards?
To convert from feet to yards, divide the length by 3.
How many yards in 1 feet?
1 feet is equal to 0.333333 yards.
What is a feet?
The foot is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 12 inches.
What is a yards?
The yard is a unit of length in the imperial system equal to 3 feet.