Feet to Yards Converter
Convert feet to yards instantly. Free online ft to yd calculator—divide by 3. For fabric, football, and landscaping.
How to Convert Foot to Yard
To convert feet to yards, divide the number of feet by 3, or multiply by 0.333333. One foot equals 1/3 of a yard, making this a straightforward conversion within the imperial system.
Conversion Formula:
value * 0.3333333333Conversion Examples
Example: 3 feet to yards
- 3 ÷ 3 = 1 yd
3 feet = 1 yard
Exact.
Example: 30 feet to yards
- 30 ÷ 3 = 10 yd
30 feet = 10 yards
Football first down.
Conversion Chart
| Foot | Yard |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3333 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 9 | 3 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 15 | 5 |
| 30 | 10 |
| 60 | 20 |
| 90 | 30 |
| 100 | 33.3333 |
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert feet to yards is:
feet ÷ 3 = yards
Or equivalently:
feet × 0.333333 = yards
Mathematically, you can write this as:
feet × (1 yard / 3 feet) = yards
Since 1 yard equals exactly 3 feet, dividing by 3 (or multiplying by 0.333333) converts feet to yards using the standard imperial conversion factor.
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Divide feet by 3 to get yards. For example, 3 ft = 1 yd, 6 ft = 2 yd, 9 ft = 3 yd, 30 ft = 10 yd. This works because there are exactly 3 feet in every yard.
Unit Definitions
Foot (ft)
A foot is an imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or exactly 0.3048 meters. It is commonly used in the United States and United Kingdom for measuring length, height, and dimensions.
1 foot = 12 inches = 0.3048 meters = 30.48 centimeters = 0.333333 yards
Yard (yd)
A yard is an imperial unit of length equal to 3 feet or 36 inches or exactly 0.9144 meters. It is commonly used in the United States and United Kingdom for measuring length, especially in construction, sports, and textiles.
1 yard = 3 feet = 36 inches = 0.9144 meters = 91.44 centimeters
Common Use Cases
- Fabric and carpet orders.
- Sports field marking.
- Landscaping and fencing.
- Construction estimates.
Understanding the Conversion
Feet to yards: 3 ft = 1 yd. Fabric and turf are often sold by the yard while tape measures read feet.
9 ft = 3 yd.
Fabric and carpet orders. The table and FAQ on this page walk through the factor if you need it.
FAQs
How many feet in a yard?
3 feet per yard.
How do I convert feet to yards?
Divide feet by 3.
What is 100 feet in yards?
100 ÷ 3 ≈ 33.33 yards.