What Has 3 Feet but Cannot Walk? is a measuring riddle that plays with an old unit of length. Give it a go, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What has 3 feet but cannot walk?
Answer: Yardstick
Need a hint?
It’s used to measure things, and it’s exactly as long as a yard.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is a yardstick.
A yardstick is a measuring stick one yard long, and one yard equals 3 feet. So it “has” 3 feet, but it can’t walk anywhere.
The riddle uses the two meanings of “feet”: the ones you stand on, and the unit for measuring length.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 8 and up
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FAQ
Are there other answers?
A three-legged stool or a tripod is often guessed, and those work too! Yardstick is the classic answer.
Why might this be tricky outside the US?
Many countries measure in metres, so people may not know a yard is 3 feet.