Foot to Yard Converter
Enter the value that you want to convert foot (ft) to yard (yd) or yard to foot.Also written as FT to YD conversion.
1 foot = 0.3333333 yard
Formula: yard = foot value × 0.3333333
FT to YD — foot to yard
10 foot = 3.33333 yard
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Foot to Yard: The Essentials
What is Foot?
Foot (ft) is a unit of length measurement. 1 foot is equal to 0.3333333 yard.
Understanding the Yard
Yard (yd) is a unit of length measurement. 1 yard is equal to 3.0000000 foot.
Length Conversions in Practice
Length conversions connect the metric system used by most of the world with the imperial system still dominant in the United States, UK construction, and aviation. Architects convert between meters and feet for international projects. Machinists work in thousandths of an inch while referencing metric specifications. Runners compare kilometer race distances to miles. Screen sizes, paper formats, and fabric measurements all require frequent conversion between systems.
foot to yard metric conversion table
| 0.01 ft | = | 0.00333 yd |
| 0.1 ft | = | 0.03333 yd |
| 1 ft | = | 0.33333 yd |
| 2 ft | = | 0.66667 yd |
| 3 ft | = | 1.00000 yd |
| 4 ft | = | 1.33333 yd |
| 5 ft | = | 1.66667 yd |
| 6 ft | = | 2.00000 yd |
| 7 ft | = | 2.33333 yd |
| 8 ft | = | 2.66667 yd |
| 9 ft | = | 3.00000 yd |
| 10 ft | = | 3.33333 yd |
| 11 ft | = | 3.66667 yd |
| 12 ft | = | 4.00000 yd |
| 13 ft | = | 4.33333 yd |
| 14 ft | = | 4.66667 yd |
| 15 ft | = | 5.00000 yd |
| 16 ft | = | 5.33333 yd |
| 17 ft | = | 5.66667 yd |
| 18 ft | = | 6.00000 yd |
| 19 ft | = | 6.33333 yd |
| 20 ft | = | 6.66667 yd |
| 30 ft | = | 10.00000 yd |
| 40 ft | = | 13.33333 yd |
| 50 ft | = | 16.66667 yd |
| 60 ft | = | 20.00000 yd |
| 70 ft | = | 23.33333 yd |
| 80 ft | = | 26.66667 yd |
| 90 ft | = | 30.00000 yd |
| 100 ft | = | 33.33333 yd |
| 200 ft | = | 66.66667 yd |
| 300 ft | = | 100.00000 yd |
| 400 ft | = | 133.33333 yd |
| 500 ft | = | 166.66667 yd |
| 600 ft | = | 200.00000 yd |
| 700 ft | = | 233.33333 yd |
| 800 ft | = | 266.66667 yd |
| 900 ft | = | 300.00000 yd |
| 1000 ft | = | 333.33333 yd |
How to Convert FT to YD (Foot to Yard)?
We can convert foot to yard by using an example.
Example:
Convert 20 Foot to Yard?
We know 1 Foot = 0.3333333 yard; 1 Yard = 3.0000000 foot.
20 foot = ___yd
20 × 0.3333333 = 6.66667 yd (we know 1 foot = 0.3333333 yard)
Answer:
20 foot = 6.66667 yard
How to Convert Feet to Yards (Step-by-Step)
Converting feet to yards is useful when buying fabric, estimating lawn area, or understanding sports statistics. Since 3 feet = 1 yard, divide feet by 3.
- Write down the measurement in feet.
- Divide the feet value by 3.
- The result is the equivalent length in yards.
Common Feet to Yard Conversions
Everyday feet-to-yard conversions for fabric shopping, home improvement, and sports.
| Foot | Yard |
|---|---|
| 3 feet | 1 yard |
| 6 feet | 2 yards |
| 9 feet | 3 yards |
| 12 feet | 4 yards |
| 15 feet | 5 yards |
| 30 feet | 10 yards |
| 75 feet | 25 yards |
| 300 feet | 100 yards |
Solved Examples: Feet to Yards
Question 1: You need fabric to cover a 14-foot sofa. How many yards of fabric?
Solution:
yards = feet ÷ 3
= 14 ÷ 3
= 4.67 yards
Round up to 5 yards for cutting allowance
Answer: 14 feet = 4.67 yards (buy 5 yards to allow for pattern matching and waste)
Question 2: A backyard fence is 180 feet long. How many yards is that?
Solution:
yards = 180 ÷ 3
= 60 yards
Answer: 180 feet = 60 yards of fencing
Question 3: A room is 11 feet wide. Express in yards.
Solution:
yards = 11 ÷ 3
= 3.667 yards
= 3 yards 2 feet
Answer: 11 feet = 3⅔ yards (3 yards and 2 feet)
Question 4: A runner covers 5,280 feet. How many yards is a mile?
Solution:
yards = 5,280 ÷ 3
= 1,760 yards
Answer: 5,280 feet = 1,760 yards = 1 mile
Practice Questions
Try solving these on your own to test your understanding:
- Convert 21 feet to yards. (Answer: 7 yards)
- A tablecloth needs to be 8 feet long. How many yards? (Answer: 2.67 yards)
- Convert 50 feet to yards. (Answer: 16.67 yards)
- A driveway is 45 feet long. Express in yards. (Answer: 15 yards)
- Convert 660 feet to yards. (Answer: 220 yards = 1 furlong)
Fabric Shopping: Feet to Yards at the Store
Fabric stores sell by the yard. When you measure in feet at home, divide by 3 and round up. Key guidelines: always add 10-15% for seam allowances, pattern matching, and mistakes. If a project needs 7.5 feet = 2.5 yards, buy 3 yards. For upholstery, add 20% extra for pattern centering. Common fabric bolt widths are 45 inches (1.25 yd) or 60 inches (1.67 yd). Calculate total yardage based on both length needed and bolt width to determine how many yards to purchase.
Carpet and Flooring: Measuring in Feet, Buying in Yards
Carpet is priced by the square yard but rooms are measured in feet. A 12×15 ft room = 180 sq ft ÷ 9 = 20 sq yards of carpet. Carpet comes in 12-foot wide rolls, so a 15-foot-long room needs 15 ft ÷ 3 = 5 running yards of 12-ft-wide carpet (seamed if room is wider than 12 ft). Add 10% for waste and matching. Padding is also sold by the square yard. Hardwood flooring is typically sold by square foot, not yards.
Quick Reference: Feet, Yards, and Other Imperial Units
The imperial/US customary length system: 12 inches = 1 foot, 3 feet = 1 yard, 22 yards = 1 chain, 10 chains = 1 furlong = 220 yards = 660 feet, 8 furlongs = 1 mile = 1,760 yards = 5,280 feet. For land measurement: 1 rod = 5.5 yards = 16.5 feet (used in old property deeds). 1 acre = 4,840 square yards = 43,560 square feet. Nautical mile = 2,025.37 yards = 6,076.12 feet (different from statute mile).
Key Takeaways
- Divide feet by 3 to get yards (1 yard = 3 feet exactly).
- For fabric: always round up and add 10-15% for waste.
- Carpet: sq ft ÷ 9 = sq yards.
- 1 mile = 5,280 feet = 1,760 yards.
- When feet don't divide evenly: use yards and remaining feet (e.g., 10 ft = 3 yd 1 ft).
- Fabric stores sell by the yard; measure in feet at home, convert before shopping.
Foot to Yard Conversion Formula
yard = foot × 0.3333333
1 foot = 0.3333333 yard
1 yard = 3.0000000 foot
Reverse: foot = yard × 3.0000000
Frequently Asked Questions
How many yard are in 1 foot?
There are 0.3333333 yard in 1 foot. To convert foot to yard, multiply the value by 0.3333333.
How do I convert foot to yard?
Multiply your foot value by 0.3333333 to get the equivalent in yard. For example, 5 foot = 5 × 0.3333333 = 1.66667 yard.
How do I convert yard to foot?
Multiply your yard value by 3.0000000 to get the equivalent in foot. Alternatively, divide by 0.3333333.
What is 10 foot in yard?
10 foot is equal to 3.33333 yard.
What is 100 foot in yard?
100 foot is equal to 33.33333 yard.