How many feet is 30 yards?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a conversion from yards to feet, which involves using the conversion factor that 1 yard is equal to 3 feet. We will multiply 30 yards by this factor to find the equivalent in feet.
Answer
90 feet
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 90 feet
Steps to Solve
- Identify the conversion factor
The conversion factor from yards to feet is 1 yard = 3 feet.
- Multiply the number of yards by the conversion factor
To convert 30 yards to feet, multiply by 3:
$$30 \text{ yards} \times 3 \frac{\text{feet}}{\text{yard}} = 90 \text{ feet}$$
The final answer is 90 feet
More Information
Did you know that football fields in the U.S. are measured in yards? A standard American football field is 100 yards long.
Tips
A common mistake is to divide instead of multiply by the conversion factor. Always remember that 1 yard is equal to 3 feet, so to convert yards to feet, you should multiply.
