Feet to Yards Converter

About the ft to yd calculation

One foot is exactly 0.333333 yards, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. Used for human height in the US and UK, and for altitude in aviation globally. Survives mainly in sport — American football fields and cricket pitches.

Formula

yd = ft × 0.333333

1 ft = 0.333333 yd
1 yd = 3 ft

Worked example

To convert 6 ft, multiply by 0.333333: 6 × 0.333333 = 2 yd.

Frequently asked questions

How many yards are in a foot?

There are 0.333333 yards in one foot. To convert any amount, multiply the number of feet by 0.333333.

How do I convert yards back to feet?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 3. One yard is 3 feet.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between feet and yards is defined exactly rather than measured, so the only rounding here is in how many decimal places we show.

Where is each of these units used?

Feet: used for human height in the US and UK, and for altitude in aviation globally. Yards: survives mainly in sport — American football fields and cricket pitches.

Sources

• NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units