Length converter: foot → yard
Facts about the Foot
The foot (ft) is an imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It was originally based on the length of a human foot and was used by many ancient cultures. Today, feet are still commonly used in the U.S. for measuring height, room dimensions, and in aviation for altitude.
Facts about the Yard
The yard (yd) is an imperial unit equal to 3 feet or 36 inches. It originated in medieval England and was standardized to 0.9144 meters in 1959. Yards are often used in sports fields (like American football), fabric measurement, and landscaping in countries that use the imperial system.