Yards to Feet Converter

About the yd to ft calculation

One yard is exactly 3 feet, so converting between them is a single multiplication. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type. Survives mainly in sport — American football fields and cricket pitches. Used for human height in the US and UK, and for altitude in aviation globally.

Formula

ft = yd × 3

1 yd = 3 ft
1 ft = 0.333333 yd

Worked example

To convert 100 yd, multiply by 3: 100 × 3 = 300 ft.

Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in a yard?

There are 3 feet in one yard. To convert any amount, multiply the number of yards by 3.

How do I convert feet back to yards?

Divide instead of multiplying, or equivalently multiply by 0.333333. One foot is 0.333333 yards.

Is this conversion exact?

Yes. Since the international agreement of 1959, the relationship between yards and feet 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?

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

Sources

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