Feet to Yards Converter
3 feet = 1 yard exactly. Enter feet, yards, or a mixed length such as 5 ft 6 in.
Feet to yards conversion chart
| Feet | Yards |
|---|---|
| 1 | ⅓ |
| 2 | ⅔ |
| 3 | 1 |
| 4 | 1⅓ |
| 5 | 1⅔ |
| 6 | 2 |
| 9 | 3 |
| 12 | 4 |
| 15 | 5 |
| 30 | 10 |
| 100 | 33⅓ |
Divide feet by 3
Yards = feet ÷ 3. Six feet is 2 yards, 12 feet is 4 yards, and 100 feet is 33⅓ yards. The relationship is exact for ordinary international feet and yards.
Convert feet and inches to yards
First divide inches by 12 and add that value to the feet, then divide the total feet by 3. For 5 ft 6 in: 6 ÷ 12 = 0.5 ft, so 5.5 ÷ 3 = 1.833333 yards. The tool also shows the more readable remainder: 1 yd 2 ft 6 in.
Multiply yards by 3
Feet = yards × 3. Two and a half yards equals 7.5 feet. If the amount includes ft or yd, the tool detects it. You can still choose Feet or Yards to convert the same number in the other direction.
International foot versus the obsolete US survey foot
This converter uses the international foot, exactly 0.3048 meters, and the international yard, exactly 0.9144 meters. NIST made the US survey foot obsolete for most uses after December 31, 2022, except for historical and legacy work. Legacy survey coordinates should be handled with their documented geodetic definition, not this everyday length converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many feet are in a yard?
There are exactly 3 international feet in 1 international yard. Divide feet by 3 to get yards, or multiply yards by 3 to get feet.
How many yards is 5 feet 6 inches?
Five feet 6 inches is 5.5 feet. Divide by 3 to get 1.833333 yards, or 1 yard 2 feet 6 inches. Paste 5 ft 6 in into the converter to keep the mixed-length breakdown visible.
How do I convert yards to feet?
Multiply yards by 3. For example, 2.5 yards × 3 = 7.5 feet. Select Yards, enter a value labeled in yards, or use Swap after another conversion.
Can I enter feet and inches together?
Yes. Enter forms such as 5 ft 6 in, 5′ 6″, or 5′ 6½″. The converter changes the inches to feet, adds them, and then divides by 3.
Does this use the old US survey foot?
No. It uses the international foot, exactly 0.3048 meters, and the international yard, exactly 0.9144 meters. NIST says the US survey foot became obsolete for most uses after 2022, except for historical and legacy applications.