Convert Foot to Yard

One ft equals 0.3333333333 yd. This converter allows you to easily convert between Foot and Yard in real time.

Formula

ft × 0.3333333333 = yd

Example: 1 ft = 0.3333333333 yd

What is Foot?

The foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to exactly 0.3048 meters or 12 inches. Its name comes from the length of a human foot, and it has been used as a measure since ancient civilizations. In the United States, height is commonly expressed in feet and inches (for example, "5 feet 10 inches"), and real estate listings use square feet for floor area. In aviation worldwide, altitude is measured in feet, regardless of whether the country otherwise uses the metric system.

What is Yard?

The yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, defined as exactly 0.9144 meters. One popular legend suggests it originated as the distance from King Henry I's nose to his outstretched thumb. American football fields are 100 yards long, and golf courses measure distances in yards. In the United States and United Kingdom, fabric is sometimes sold by the yard, and garden or property dimensions may also be expressed in yards.