Which is more Precise 1yd or 3ft?

[smithudee]

Who can tell me which more precise 1yd or 3ft is?

 

[Gsusangrey]

Both 1 yard and 3 feet are equally precise because 1 yard is exactly equal to 3 feet by definition. Precision depends on measurement tools, not the units themselves.

 

[royjasika]

Both 1 yard and 3 feet represent the same length, as 1 yard equals exactly 3 feet. However, in terms of precision, it depends on context. If a measurement is given as 3.00 feet, it may imply more precision than simply stating 1 yard, due to decimal accuracy.

 

[jatin]

While 1 yard equals 3 feet exactly, 3 feet is more precise for measurements. This is because feet are smaller units than yards, allowing for finer, more detailed measurement. When accuracy matters—like in construction or design—using feet provides greater measurement precision compared to using yards.