Convert square feet to square yards, or switch direction to convert square yards to square feet. Enter your area to see the result, conversion formula and calculation.
Choose your units, enter an area and read your conversion. The result updates automatically as you type.
Select square feet to square yards, or choose the reverse direction. Check the input label to see which area unit you should enter.
Enter zero or a positive area, including decimals. This converts area only. For carpet coverage and purchase estimates, use the Carpet Calculator.
Choose two, four or six decimal places. This rounds the displayed result; the calculation still divides by 9 or multiplies by 9.
Check the output unit and calculation, then select Copy Result. If automatic copying is unavailable, select the provided text and copy it manually.
When switching direction: The entered number stays the same. Switching with 90 entered changes the input from 90 sq ft to 90 sq yd. To convert the original result back, switch and enter 10 sq yd instead; this converts to 90 sq ft.
Divide square feet by 9 to find square yards. For the reverse conversion, multiply square yards by 9.
A floor covering an area of 250 square feet has the following area in square yards.
250 ÷ 9 = 27.777… sq yd
A surface measuring 20 square yards has the following area in square feet.
20 × 9 = 180 sq ft
Why divide by 9 instead of 3? One yard is 3 feet long, but area has two dimensions. A square measuring 1 yard on each side measures 3 feet by 3 feet, giving 9 square feet. See Math Is Fun’s explanation of customary area units for a visual explanation. Keep the unrounded value when calculating and round the final result.
Find common square footage values and their square yard equivalents. Results are rounded to four decimal places.
| Square feet (sq ft) | Square yards (sq yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1111 |
| 9 | 1.0000 |
| 10 | 1.1111 |
| 25 | 2.7778 |
| 50 | 5.5556 |
| 90 | 10.0000 |
| 100 | 11.1111 |
| 200 | 22.2222 |
| 250 | 27.7778 |
| 500 | 55.5556 |
| 1,000 | 111.1111 |
| 1,500 | 166.6667 |
| 2,000 | 222.2222 |
Need a different value? Use the area converter for your measurement or switch to square yards to square feet. These values represent area, not individual side lengths.
Answers about square yards, rounding and using converted area measurements for your project.
No. A yard measures length, while a square yard measures area. One square yard is the area of a square measuring one yard on each side. It equals 9 square feet.
Yes. Both mean square yards. Similarly, “sq ft” and “ft²” mean square feet. Check that your measurement is an area before entering it into this converter.
For a rectangular room measured in feet, multiply length by width to find square feet, then divide by 9. For example, a 12 ft × 15 ft room has an area of 180 sq ft, which equals 20 sq yd. For other shapes or multiple areas, use the Square Footage Calculator first.
Dividing by 9 can produce a repeating decimal. For example, 100 sq ft equals 11.111… sq yd. The converter rounds the displayed result to your selected two, four or six decimal places. Keep the original area when you need to calculate again.
No. Switch Direction keeps the number in the input and changes its unit. To convert your result back, switch direction and enter that result. Using a rounded result may produce a small difference from your original area.
This tool converts area only. To convert a price per square yard into a price per square foot, divide the rate by 9. To convert a price per square foot into a price per square yard, multiply by 9. Keep the currency unchanged and match the price unit to the area unit when calculating cost.
No. Conversion changes the area unit without adding material. A purchase estimate may need extra coverage for cuts, layout and waste. Use the Flooring Calculator to include a waste allowance and optional material costs.
No. Square yards measure area, while cubic yards measure volume. You also need a depth or thickness to calculate volume. For a concrete slab, use the Concrete Calculator with your project dimensions and thickness.
Enter your area to convert between square feet and square yards instantly, then copy the result for your project.
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