Feet to Yards (ft → yd) – Simple Exact Conversion
Core idea: 1 yard = 3 feet (exact). So yards = feet ÷ 3; reverse: feet = yards × 3. No rounding is required unless you want limited decimals for partial yards.
Formulas
yd = ft ÷ 3ft = yd × 3- Fractional yards to inches:
in = yd × 36 (since 1 yd = 36 in).
Quick Values
| Feet | Yards | Inches |
|---|
| 3 | 1 | 36 |
| 6 | 2 | 72 |
| 9 | 3 | 108 |
| 12 | 4 | 144 |
| 15 | 5 | 180 |
| 30 | 10 | 360 |
Worked Example
Example: Convert 14 ft to yards.
yd = 14 ÷ 3 = 4.666666… yd → 4 yd 2 ft (since 0.666… yd × 3 = 2 ft).
Where Used
- Sports fields (American football: 100 yd field).
- Fabric & textile measurements (yards) from room dimensions (feet).
- Landscaping material estimates converting house plans in feet.
- Golf distance conversions (yards vs approximate feet markers).
Accuracy & Tips
- No approximation: 3 ft per yard is exact.
- Feet to yards mental: divide by 3; if remainder 1 or 2 feet, express as mixed form (e.g., 17 ft → 5 yd 2 ft).
- Yards to feet: just multiply—avoid converting through inches unless needed.
- Check reasonableness: yards should always be a smaller number than feet (unless under 1 yd).
More Examples
| Feet (ft) | Yards (yd) | Feet & Inches Mixed |
|---|
| 7 | 2.33333 | 2 yd 1 ft |
| 11 | 3.66667 | 3 yd 2 ft |
| 18 | 6 | 6 yd |
| 22 | 7.33333 | 7 yd 1 ft |
| 40 | 13.33333 | 13 yd 1 ft |
FAQ
- How many feet in 12 yards? 12 × 3 = 36 ft.
- How many yards is 25 ft? 25 ÷ 3 ≈ 8.3333 yd (8 yd 1 ft).
- Is yard metric? No; it’s an imperial/US customary unit defined exactly as 0.9144 m.
- Convert 100 ft to yards quickly: 100 ÷ 3 ≈ 33⅓ yd.
Exact relationships used; decimals rounded for readability.