Yard [yd] to US Survey Foot [ft-us] Converter
yd
ft-us
How to Convert Yard to US Survey FootUS Survey Foot
1 yd = 2.999994000012 ft-us
1 ft-us = 0.333334 yd
Example: convert 93 yd to ft-us:
93 yd = 93 x 2.999994000012 = 278.999442001116 ft-us
Yard
Definition: A yard (yd) is a unit of length in the imperial and United States customary systems. It is defined as exactly 0.9144 meters.
History/origin: The yard is believed to have originated as the length of a person's stride or the distance from the tip of the nose to the end of the outstretched hand. Its definition has been standardized over time.
Current use: Yards are commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for measuring lengths and distances, particularly in textiles, sports (such as American football), and gardening.
US Survey Foot
Definition: The US survey foot (ft-us) is a slightly longer version of the international foot, used in the United States for surveying purposes. It is defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters (approximately 0.3048006096 meters).
History/origin: The US survey foot arose from discrepancies between the international foot and older survey measurements in the United States. It is used to maintain consistency with historical land records.
Current use: The US survey foot is primarily used in surveying and land management within the United States. It is important for accurately referencing and maintaining historical land boundaries.
Yard to US Survey Foot Conversion Table
Yard [yd] | US Survey Foot [ft-us] |
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0.01 yd | 0.029999940000119997 ft-us |
0.1 yd | 0.2999994000012 ft-us |
1 yd | 2.999994000012 ft-us |
10 yd | 29.99994000012 ft-us |
50 yd | 149.9997000006 ft-us |
100 yd | 299.9994000012 ft-us |
1000 yd | 2999.994000012 ft-us |
10000 yd | 29999.940000119997 ft-us |
Common pairs of Length