Foot [ft] to Yard [yd] Converter
How to Convert Foot to Yard
1 ft = 0.3333333333333333 yd
1 yd = 3 ft
Example: convert 10 ft to yd:
10 ft = 10 x 0.3333333333333333 = 3.333333333333333 yd
Foot
Definition: A foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and United States customary systems. It is defined as exactly 0.3048 meters.
History/origin: The foot has a long history, with its origins tracing back to ancient civilizations. It was often based on the length of a person's foot. The modern definition is based on the metric system.
Current use: Feet are commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for measuring lengths, heights, and distances, particularly in construction, architecture, and everyday measurements.
Yard
Definition: A yard (yd) is a unit of length in the imperial and United States customary systems. It is defined as exactly 0.9144 meters.
History/origin: The yard is believed to have originated as the length of a person's stride or the distance from the tip of the nose to the end of the outstretched hand. Its definition has been standardized over time.
Current use: Yards are commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for measuring lengths and distances, particularly in textiles, sports (such as American football), and gardening.
Foot to Yard Conversion Table
| Units.ft.singular [ft] | Units.yd.singular [yd] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft | 0.0033333333333333335 yd |
| 0.1 ft | 0.03333333333333333 yd |
| 1 ft | 0.3333333333333333 yd |
| 10 ft | 3.3333333333333335 yd |
| 50 ft | 16.666666666666668 yd |
| 100 ft | 33.333333333333336 yd |
| 1000 ft | 333.3333333333333 yd |
| 10000 ft | 3333.3333333333335 yd |