Feet to Yards Converter
Useful when buying fabric, carpet runners or fencing sold by the yard.
1 ft = 0.3333 yd
yards
1 ft = 0.3333 yd
How to convert feet to yards
Divide the number of feet by 3.
Formula
yd = ft ÷ 3
For a quick estimate, multiply by about 0.333333.
Examples
- 9 ft ÷ 3 = 3 yd
- 20 ft ÷ 3 = 6.6667 yd
- 100 ft ÷ 3 = 33.3333 yd
Feet to yards conversion table
| Feet (ft) | Yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.3333 |
| 2 | 0.6667 |
| 3 | 1 |
| 5 | 1.6667 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 9 | 3 |
| 10 | 3.3333 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 15 | 5 |
| 20 | 6.6667 |
| 30 | 10 |
| 50 | 16.6667 |
| 100 | 33.3333 |
| 300 | 100 |
Values rounded to 4 decimal places or 4 significant digits.
About feet
The foot equals 12 inches, which is exactly 0.3048 meters. Americans use it for height and room dimensions, and aviation uses it worldwide for altitude. The slightly different US survey foot was officially retired at the end of 2022.
About yards
The yard equals 3 feet or 36 inches, exactly 0.9144 meters. It remains common for American football fields, golf distances and fabric sold by length.
Frequently asked questions
How many yards are in one foot?
One foot equals 0.3333 yards (rounded).
How do I convert feet to yards?
Divide the number of feet by 3. For example: 20 ft ÷ 3 = 6.6667 yd.
How many feet are in one yard?
One yard equals 3 feet.
Is the ft to yd conversion exact?
Yes. The factor follows directly from the official definitions of both units, so the only rounding is in how many decimals are displayed.