Feet to Yards online conversion tool
Feet to Yards Conversion
1. Understanding the Units
Before we dive into the conversion process, let's clarify what Feet and Yards represent:
- Feet (ft): A Feet (symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One Feet contains 12 inches, and one Yard is comprised of three Feet. Feet has a rich historical background, with various lengths used in different systems across cultures. The current definition of 304.8 mm (or 12 inches) standardizes Feet for everyday use in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
- Yard (yd): A Yard (symbol: yd) is also a unit of length in both the imperial and US customary systems. Since 1959, a Yard has been defined as exactly 0.9144 meters. It is equal to 3 Feet or 36 inches. The origin of the Yard as a unit is somewhat unclear, but it has been used historically in English units. Some theories suggest that it might have been based on the girth of a person's waist.
2. Conversion Formula
To convert Feet to Yards, you need to divide the number of Feet by 3:
Yards = Feet ÷ 3
3. Example Calculation
Let's say you have a length of 15 Feet:
Yards = 15 ft ÷ 3 = 5 yd
Therefore, 15 Feet is equal to 5 Yards.
Remember that the conversion factor (3) is precise for this simple conversion. Now you're equipped to convert Feet to Yards!
4. Conversion Table
Here's a quick reference table for common conversions:
| Feet (ft) | Yard (yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 0.3333333333 yd |
| 5 ft | 1.6666666667 yd |
| 10 ft | 3.3333333333 yd |
| 20 ft | 6.6666666667 yd |
| 50 ft | 16.6666666667 yd |
| 100 ft | 33.3333333333 yd |
| 1000 ft | 333.3333333333 yd |
Imperial conversion chart
| 1 Feet | = | 12 Inches | 1 feet | = | 12 inch |
| 1 Yard | = | 3 Feet | 1 yard | = | 3 feet |
| 1 Mile | = | 1760 Yards | 1 mile | = | 1760 yard |
Imperial units to Metrics units conversion chart
| 1 Inch | = | 2.54 Centimeters | 1 inch | = | 2.54 cm |
| 1 Yard | = | 0.9144 Meters | 1 yard | = | 0.9144 m |
| 1 Mile | = | 1.60934 Kilometers | 1 mile | = | 1.60934 km |
Metrics conversion chart
| 1 Centimeter | = | 10 Millimeters | 1 cm | = | 10 mm |
| 1 Decimeter | = | 10 Centimeters | 1 dm | = | 10 cm |
| 1 Meter | = | 10 Decimeters | 1 m | = | 10 dm |
| 1 Kilometer | = | 1000 Meters | 1 km | = | 1000 m |
Metrics units to Imperial units conversion chart
| 1 Centimeter | = | 0.3937 Inches | 1 cm | = | 0.3937 inch |
| 1 Meter | = | 1.09361 Yards | 1 m | = | 1.09361 yard |
| 1 Kilometer | = | 0.62137 Miles | 1 km | = | 0.62137 mile |