Feet to Yards converter
Convert feet (ft) to yards (yd) — results update instantly as you type.
Feet to Yards
1 ft = 0.33333333 yd
How to convert Feet to Yards
Length is the most everyday measurement there is — yet the world still splits between the metric system (millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers) and the imperial system (inches, feet, yards, miles). This converter bridges both, plus nautical miles used in aviation and shipping.
Every length unit is defined as an exact multiple of the meter, the SI base unit. An inch is exactly 0.0254 meters and a mile is exactly 1609.344 meters, so converting between any two units is a single multiplication — no approximations involved.
Formula
ft × 0.3333333333 = yd
Multiply your feet value by 0.3333333333 to get yards. For the reverse, divide by the same factor.
Feet to Yards conversion table
| Feet | Yards |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.333333 yd |
| 2 ft | 0.666667 yd |
| 5 ft | 1.666667 yd |
| 10 ft | 3.333333 yd |
| 25 ft | 8.333333 yd |
| 100 ft | 33.333333 yd |
Common use cases
- Converting body height between centimeters and feet/inches
- Road trip distances between kilometers and miles
- Screen sizes, fabric, and DIY measurements in inches vs centimeters
- Marine and aviation distances in nautical miles
Frequently asked questions
Exactly 2.54 centimeters. The inch has been defined as precisely 25.4 millimeters since the international yard and pound agreement of 1959.