Yards to Feet (yd → ft) – Fast Converter, Exact Formula & Examples
1. Core Idea
Convert yards (yd) to feet (ft) instantly. The relationship is exact in the Imperial system: 1 yard = 3 feet. The tool also lets you switch to any other common length unit (mm, cm, m, km, in, ft, yd, mi) using a precise meter-based internal factor (1 yd = 0.9144 m).
2. Formulas
ft = yd × 3yd = ft ÷ 3- Extended: 1 yd = 36 in = 91.44 cm = 0.9144 m = 0.0009144 km = 914.4 mm = 0.0005681818 mi
3. Quick Values
- 0.25 yd = 0.75 ft
- 0.5 yd = 1.5 ft
- 1 yd = 3 ft
- 5 yd = 15 ft
- 10 yd = 30 ft
- 25 yd = 75 ft
- 100 yd = 300 ft
4. Worked Example
Convert 47 yards to feet.
ft = 47 × 3 = 141 ft (exact). No rounding needed.
5. Uses
- Sports field / golf distance descriptions (yards) compared with construction specs (feet).
- Fabric, landscaping, fencing measurements.
- Comparing US customary layouts (ft) to yard-based rules of thumb.
6. Accuracy & Tips
- No rounding error: 1 yd = 3 ft exactly.
- For inches multiply feet by 12 (so 1 yd = 36 in).
- When mixing with metric, ensure you keep at least 4–5 sig figs from 1 yd = 0.9144 m.
7. More Examples Table
| Yards (yd) | Feet (ft) | Inches (in) |
|---|
| 1 | 3 | 36 |
| 2 | 6 | 72 |
| 5 | 15 | 180 |
| 10 | 30 | 360 |
| 25 | 75 | 900 |
| 50 | 150 | 1800 |
Inches column derived: ft × 12.
8. FAQ
- Is the yard defined exactly? Yes, 1 yd = 0.9144 m exactly (international yard).
- How many feet in 100 yards? 300 ft.
- Which is larger: a foot or a yard? A yard; it contains 3 feet.
- How do I convert feet back to yards? Divide by 3.