In 1 feet there are 0.333333 yards. Meanwhile in 1 yards there are 3 feet. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Yards to Feet calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert feet to yards, use this simple rule: 1 yard (yd) = 3 feet (ft).
Example:
Tip: If the feet amount doesn’t divide evenly, keep the result as a decimal (for example, 5 ft ÷ 3 = 1.67 yd, rounded).
There are 3 feet in 1 yard. This is a fixed conversion in the US and UK systems.
Divide the number of feet by 3.
Formula: yards = feet ÷ 3
1 foot = 1/3 yard, which is about 0.3333 yards.
Divide 6 by 3.
6 feet = 2 yards
Divide 9 by 3.
9 feet = 3 yards
Divide 12 by 3.
12 feet = 4 yards
Divide 15 by 3.
15 feet = 5 yards
Divide 30 by 3.
30 feet = 10 yards
Multiply the number of yards by 3.
Formula: feet = yards × 3
No. A yard is longer.
1 yard = 3 feet
Feet-to-yards conversions often create repeating decimals. For example, 1 foot = 0.3333... yards. You can round to a number of decimal places that fits your need.
Use groups of 3. Every 3 feet equals 1 yard.
Example: 18 feet has six groups of 3, so it equals 6 yards.
People often convert feet to yards for fabric, flooring, landscaping, fencing, and sports fields. Yards work well for longer spans, while feet work well for shorter lengths.
The Calculate Box tool to convert feet to yards uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a feet value in the box and have it instantly converted to yards.