In 1 yards there are 3 feet. Meanwhile in 1 feet there are 0.333333 yards. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Feet to Yards calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert yards to feet, use this simple rule: 1 yard = 3 feet.
This yards to feet conversion works for any value, including decimals. For example, 2.5 yards = 2.5 × 3 = 7.5 feet.
There are 3 feet in 1 yard. This stays the same for every measurement.
Multiply the number of yards by 3.
Example: 7 yards × 3 = 21 feet.
Use this simple formula:
feet = yards × 3
Yes. Divide the number of feet by 3.
Example: 18 feet ÷ 3 = 6 yards.
Both are part of the U.S. customary system. A yard was set as three equal foot lengths, so the relationship is fixed.
Yes. Yards and feet are common in the United States for length and distance. You’ll see them in sports fields, home projects, and building plans.
Yes. A yard is longer because it equals 3 feet.
2 yards equals 6 feet.
2 × 3 = 6.
5 yards equals 15 feet.
5 × 3 = 15.
10 yards equals 30 feet.
10 × 3 = 30.
25 yards equals 75 feet.
25 × 3 = 75.
Multiply the yards by 3, even if the number isn’t whole.
Examples:
Convert first, then measure in feet if your tape or plan uses feet. Multiply yards by 3 to match units and reduce errors.
Only if your project needs it. For rough estimates, rounding is fine. For cuts and layouts, keep the exact number or round to the smallest unit you can measure.
Yes. The basic conversion is the same: 1 yard = 3 feet. Usage can differ by country, but the unit sizes don’t change.
No. Yards and feet are not metric units. The metric system uses meters and centimeters.
A square yard measures area, not length, so you can’t convert it straight to feet.
1 square yard equals 9 square feet because 1 yard = 3 feet and area scales by squaring: 3 × 3 = 9.
A cubic yard measures volume, not length, so you can’t convert it straight to feet.
1 cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet because 1 yard = 3 feet and volume scales by cubing: 3 × 3 × 3 = 27.
Multiply by 3 in your head. Break it up if needed.
Example: 17 yards = (10 × 3) + (7 × 3) = 30 + 21 = 51 feet.
The Calculate Box tool to convert yards to feet uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a yards value in the box and have it instantly converted to feet.