The Unit Converters

Foot to Yard

1 Foot = 0.333333 Yard


Conversion Formula

To convert Foot to Yard, multiply the value by 0.333333.

Foot × 0.333333 = Yard

Quick Reference

ft yd
1 0.333333
5 1.66667
10 3.33333
25 8.33333
50 16.6667
100 33.3333
500 166.667
1000 333.333

What is Foot?

The foot (symbol: ft; plural: feet) is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement.

Since the International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959, the foot has been defined as exactly 0.3048 meters. A single foot is comprised of 12 inches, and there are 3 feet in a yard.

Common Uses

The foot is primarily used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is commonly used to measure human height, building dimensions, and short distances. In aviation, altitude is almost universally measured in feet around the world.

What is Yard?

The yard (symbol: yd) is a unit of length in both the British imperial and US customary systems of measurement.

Since 1959, it has been defined as exactly 0.9144 meters. A yard is comprised of 3 feet or 36 inches.

Common Uses

The yard is mainly used in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is very common in sports, especially American football and golf, for measuring distances on the field or course. It is also used for measuring fabric and in some landscaping contexts.

How many yard are in a foot?

There are 0.333333 yard in 1 foot.


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