Feet to Yards Calculator
Converting feet to yards is useful when estimating materials for long conduit runs, ordering wire or cable sold by the yard, or communicating distances on large job sites. While electricians most often work in feet and inches, yards provide a convenient unit for larger-scale measurements and bulk material ordering.
This calculator divides your foot value by 3 to return the yard equivalent. Enter any distance in feet and get an instant result. Decimal values are supported, so you can convert precise measurements like 47.5 feet into yards quickly and accurately.
Feet to Yards Formula
Yards = Feet ÷ 3
1 yard = exactly 3 feet (36 inches)
The conversion is simple division by 3. For example, a 300-foot conduit run equals 100 yards. When the result is not a whole number, the decimal portion can be converted back to feet: 0.333 yards equals 1 foot, and 0.667 yards equals 2 feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert feet to yards?
Divide the feet value by 3 to get yards. For example, 15 feet divided by 3 equals 5 yards. There are exactly 3 feet in one yard.
How many feet are in a yard?
There are exactly 3 feet in one yard, or 36 inches. A yard is the larger imperial unit commonly used for estimating longer distances and bulk material quantities.
When would an electrician convert feet to yards?
Electricians convert feet to yards when estimating material for long conduit runs, ordering bulk cable or wire sold by the yard, or communicating distances on large commercial or industrial job sites where yards provide a more practical unit of measure.