how wide is a football field in yards

A standard American football field is 53.3 yards wide. That’s the sideline-to-sideline width used in NFL, college, and high school football.

Quick detail

• Total field width: 53.3 yards.
• In feet: 160 feet wide.
• The playing area between the goal lines is still the same width; only the end zones add to the total length.

Simple answer

If you just want the number: 53 1/3 yards.