Foot to Yard

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Result

0.3333

yd

Conversion rate: 1 ft = 0.3333 yd

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How it works

The converter uses exact SI-based factors (e.g., 1 foot = 0.3048 meters, 1 inch = 0.0254 meters).

Formula: yards = foot × 0.3333

Results show between 0 and 8 decimal places and hide trailing zeros for readability.

Conversion Table

Foot Yard
0.001 ft 0.0003 yd
0.01 ft 0.0033 yd
0.1 ft 0.0333 yd
1 ft 0.3333 yd
10 ft 3.3333 yd
100 ft 33.3333 yd
1000 ft 333.3333 yd

History

Foot (ft)

The foot, symbolized as ft, is an imperial unit historically based on the length of the human foot. It has roots in Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and medieval Europe, with standardization efforts in England during the 16th century. Today, one foot is defined as 0.3048 meters, an internationally agreed-upon measurement established in 1959. The foot is widely used in the United States for height, construction, and aviation. In metric countries, it is largely obsolete, but remains relevant in niche contexts such as building plans, sports, and woodworking. Its longevity reflects both practical utility and cultural continuity across centuries.

Yard (yd)

The yard, abbreviated as yd, is a unit of length in both the imperial and US customary systems, equal to 3 feet or 0.9144 meters. Its origins lie in England, where its definition sometimes depended on the length of a king’s arm or the span of a stride. In the 20th century, the yard was formally standardized to ensure consistency in trade and science. Today, the yard is mainly used in the United States and the United Kingdom for measuring areas like sports fields, distances in games such as football and golf, and in the textile industry. Although metric units have become more widespread worldwide, the yard is still important in sports, construction, and some traditional applications.

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