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foot to yard

Convert foot (ft) to yard (yd). Use an editable length converter, conversion formula, and reference table.

0.3333333333

1 ft = 0.3333333333 yd

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Conversion formula

yd = ft × 0.3333333333

One foot equals 0.3333333333 yard. Multiply your value in foot by this factor to get yard. For the reverse conversion, divide by the same factor.

Worked example

To convert 5 foot:
5 × 0.3333333333 = 1.666666667 yd

Conversion table

foot (ft)yard (yd)
0.010.003333333333
0.10.03333333333
10.3333333333
20.6666666667
51.666666667
103.333333333
258.333333333
5016.66666667
10033.33333333
1000333.3333333

About these measurements

Length measures the distance between two points.

The base reference used here is the meter. One foot is 0.3048 base units; one yard is 0.9144 base units.

Important distinctions

International feet and inches are used. Survey feet are not included.

Precision

The converter uses stored conversion factors and floating-point arithmetic. Results display up to ten significant digits, switching to scientific notation for very small or large values. Keep the precision of your original measurement when reporting results.

Common questions

How do I convert ft to yd?

Multiply the quantity in ft by 0.3333333333. You can also type the value into the converter above.

Can I reverse the conversion?

Yes. Use the swap button or open the yard to foot converter.

Reference

NIST Guide to the SI — conversion factors and prefix conventions. SI prefixes scale units by powers of ten; the dimension-specific notes above describe the assumptions used on this page.

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