# Feet to Yards Calculator

> This feet to yards calculator converts a length in either direction and also shows the same length in inches and meters.

**Quick answer:** Divide feet by 3 to get yards. 30 feet is 10 yards, or 9.144 meters. To go from yards to feet, multiply by 3. Area and volume use different factors (9 and 27), so do not use this for square or cubic measurements.

_Last updated: October 3, 2026. Estimates only; confirm quantities with your supplier._

## How to convert feet to yards

One yard is exactly 3 feet, so the conversion is a division by 3 going one way and a multiplication by 3 going back.

```
yards = feet ÷ 3
feet = yards × 3
```

Example: 30 feet ÷ 3 = **10 yards**, which is also 9.144 meters. A 12 yard fence run is 36 feet.

### Quick reference

| Feet | Yards | Meters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | 1.00 | 0.91 |
| 6 | 2.00 | 1.83 |
| 10 | 3.33 | 3.05 |
| 12 | 4.00 | 3.66 |
| 15 | 5.00 | 4.57 |
| 20 | 6.67 | 6.10 |
| 30 | 10.00 | 9.14 |
| 50 | 16.67 | 15.24 |
| 100 | 33.33 | 30.48 |

### Do not mix up length, area and volume

- Length: 3 feet in a yard (this page).
- Area: 9 square feet in a square yard; use the [square feet to square yards calculator](../square-feet-to-square-yards-calculator/).
- Volume: 27 cubic feet in a cubic yard; use the [cubic feet to cubic yards calculator](../cubic-feet-to-cubic-yards-calculator/).

A common mistake is dividing a square footage by 3 and ordering by the yard. Measure the job in the right unit first; the [cubic yard calculator](../cubic-yard-calculator/) does the whole calculation from dimensions.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many feet are in a yard?

3 feet. One yard is exactly 3 feet, or 36 inches.

### How do I convert feet to yards?

Divide the feet by 3. 30 feet is 10 yards.

### How do I convert yards to feet?

Multiply the yards by 3. 12 yards is 36 feet.

### How many meters are in a yard?

Exactly 0.9144 meters.

### Is a linear foot the same as a foot?

Yes. 'Linear feet' just means length in feet, as opposed to square or cubic feet.

## Sources and further reading

- [NIST Special Publication 811: conversion factors](https://www.nist.gov/pml/special-publication-811/nist-guide-si-appendix-b-conversion-factors) — National Institute of Standards and Technology