Yards to Feet Converter

1 yard (yd) equals 3 feet (ft).

Quick answer

One yard is exactly 3 feet (36 inches). Multiply yards by 3: 10 yd = 30 ft.

  • 1 yard = 3 feet
  • 1 foot = 0.3333333333 yards
  • Formula: ft = yd × 3
  • Quick estimate: multiply by 3.

1 yard = 3 feet

How to convert yards to feet

ft = yd × 3

To convert yards to feet, multiply the number of yards by 3.

Example: 42 yd to ft

  1. Start with the value in yards: 42 yd.
  2. Multiply by 3: 42 × 3 = 126.
  3. Result: 42 yards = 126 feet.

Going the other way, 1 foot = 0.333333333333 yards, so to convert feet back to yards you divide by the same number. See feet to yards.

Where the conversion factor comes from

The yard is exactly 3 feet or 36 inches, and 0.9144 m since 1959.

Mental math: yd to ft in your head

Multiply by 3. Square yards need ×9: 1 yd² = 9 ft².

When you need to convert yards to feet

  • American football (a 10-yard first down is 30 feet).
  • Fabric, mulch and concrete (cubic yards).

Common mistakes

  • Converting square or cubic yards with 3: use 9 for area and 27 for volume.

Everyday yards in feet

ExampleYardsFeetFeet and inches
First down (football)10 yd30 ft30′ 0″
Fabric for a dress3 yd9 ft9′ 0″
Football field (goal to goal)100 yd300 ft300′ 0″

Converting a height? The height converter works in feet and inches directly, for example 5′7″ in cm or 170 cm in feet.

Yards to feet conversion table

Yards (yd)Feet (ft)
0.1 yd 0.3 ft
0.2 yd 0.6 ft
0.3 yd 0.9 ft
0.4 yd 1.2 ft
0.5 yd 1.5 ft
0.6 yd 1.8 ft
0.7 yd 2.1 ft
0.8 yd 2.4 ft
0.9 yd 2.7 ft
1 yd 3 ft
1.5 yd 4.5 ft
2 yd 6 ft
2.5 yd 7.5 ft
3 yd 9 ft
3.5 yd 10.5 ft
4 yd 12 ft
4.5 yd 13.5 ft
5 yd 15 ft
6 yd 18 ft
7 yd 21 ft
7.5 yd 22.5 ft
8 yd 24 ft
9 yd 27 ft
10 yd 30 ft
11 yd 33 ft
12 yd 36 ft
13 yd 39 ft
14 yd 42 ft
15 yd 45 ft
16 yd 48 ft
17 yd 51 ft
18 yd 54 ft
19 yd 57 ft
20 yd 60 ft
21 yd 63 ft
22 yd 66 ft
23 yd 69 ft
24 yd 72 ft
25 yd 75 ft
26 yd 78 ft

More yd to ft values

What is a yard?

The yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems equal to 3 feet or 36 inches, and exactly 0.9144 meters.

More about yards →

What is a foot?

The foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems equal to 12 inches, or exactly 30.48 centimeters.

More about feet →

Convert yards to other units

Convert other units to feet

Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in a yard?

One yard is 3 feet.

How many yards are in a foot?

One foot is 0.3333333333 yards.

What is the formula to convert yards to feet?

ft = yd × 3.

How many feet in a yard?

Exactly 3 feet.