Yard to Foot Converter

Converts yard to foot (yd to ft) and back. The conversion factor is shown below every result.

3 ft

Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B (1 yd = 3 ft exactly)

How to Convert Yard to Foot

ft = yd × 3

What Is a Yard?

Defined as exactly 3 feet (0.9144 meters), the yard (yd) is a US customary and imperial length unit.

What Is a Foot?

A foot (ft) is a length unit shared by the US customary and imperial systems, fixed at exactly 0.3048 meters.

yd = ft × 0.3333333333

Common Yard to Foot Reference Points

Real-world reference values for quick sanity checks.

ItemYard (yd)Foot (approx.)
A football field's length (without end zones)100 yd300 ft
A typical swimming lane25 yd75 ft
Reference values are illustrative approximations for common items, not measured specifications.

Yard to Foot Conversion Table

Yard (yd)Foot (ft)
1 yd3 ft
2 yd6 ft
5 yd15 ft
10 yd30 ft
25 yd75 ft
50 yd150 ft
100 yd300 ft
Source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B (1 yd = 3 ft exactly)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert yards to feet?

Multiply the yard value by 3. For example, 15 yd × 3 = 45 ft.

Is the yard-to-foot ratio always exactly 3?

Yes, by definition, with no rounding involved.

How many feet are in a football field?

An American football field is 100 yards between the goal lines, which is 300 feet; including both end zones, the total length is 120 yards, or 360 feet.

Recommended

A good measuring tool marked in both yd and ft removes the guesswork at the point of use.