To convert inches to yards, you can use the conversion factor that 1 yard equals 36 inches.
To convert 396 inches to yards, you can use the following calculation:
\[ \text{Yards} = \frac{\text{Inches}}{36} \]
So:
\[ \text{Yards} = \frac{396}{36} = 11 \]
Therefore, 396 inches is equal to 11 yards.