Convert Feet to Yards
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Converting Feet to Yards
Converting feet to yards is a common conversion within the imperial system, used in construction, landscaping, sports field measurements, and fabric measurements in the United States and United Kingdom.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between feet and yards is: 1 yard = 3 feet. To convert a length in feet to yards, divide the feet value by 3.
Common Conversion Values
| Feet | Yards |
|---|---|
| 3 | 1 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 9 | 3 |
| 15 | 5 |
| 30 | 10 |
Unit Definitions
Feet
The foot (plural: feet, symbol: ft) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. It is equal to 12 inches or 1/3 of a yard.
Yards
The yard (symbol: yd) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems equal to 3 feet or 36 inches. It was originally derived from the length of a person's stride.
Historical Context
Both the foot and yard have ancient origins. The relationship of 3 feet to 1 yard was standardized in medieval England and has remained consistent in the imperial measurement system.