How many feet is a football field?

A US football field is 100 yards or 300 feet of playing surface, plus two 10-yard (30-foot) end zones, for 120 yards or 360 feet total.

Is a yard bigger than a foot?

Yes. One yard equals 3 feet, so a yard is three times the length of a foot.

Feet to Yards Converter

Convert feet to yards for fabric purchasing, sports fields, and landscaping estimates. Since both are US customary units, this conversion is straightforward and common in construction and home improvement contexts.

Formula

Divide feet by 3 to get yards. To reverse, multiply yards by 3 to get feet.

Quick reference

Foot (ft)	Yard (yd)
3	1
6	2
9	3
12	4
15	5
18	6
21	7
24	8
30	10
60	20

About these units

Foot

The foot has ancient English origins, standardized at 12 inches and ultimately at 0.3048 meters in 1959. It remains the primary unit for everyday height and small distance measurements in the US.

Yard

The yard was originally the distance from King Henry I of England's nose to the end of his outstretched thumb, according to legend. Standardized at 3 feet (36 inches), it was fixed at exactly 0.9144 meters in 1959 and is commonly used for fabric, athletic fields, and landscaping.

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