In 1 square yards there are 9 square feet. Meanwhile in 1 square feet there are 0.111111 square yards. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Square feet to Square yards calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert square yards (yd²) to square feet (ft²), use the area conversion factor based on length: 1 yard = 3 feet. For area, you square the factor.
Conversion rule: 1 yd² = 9 ft²
Formula: square feet = square yards × 9
Example:
Quick tip:
If you see yd², think “multiply by 9” to get ft². This works for any value, including decimals.
There are 9 square feet in 1 square yard. A yard is 3 feet long, so a square yard is 3 feet by 3 feet. Multiply 3 by 3 and you get 9.
Use this formula: square feet = square yards × 9.
It works because each square yard contains 9 square feet.
Multiply the number of square yards by 9.
Example: 12 sq yd × 9 = 108 sq ft.
2 square yards = 18 square feet.
Calculation: 2 × 9 = 18.
5 square yards = 45 square feet.
Calculation: 5 × 9 = 45.
10 square yards = 90 square feet.
Calculation: 10 × 9 = 90.
20 square yards = 180 square feet.
Calculation: 20 × 9 = 180.
100 square yards = 900 square feet.
Calculation: 100 × 9 = 900.
No. You multiply by 9, not 3.
Multiplying by 3 converts linear yards to linear feet. For area, you square the change in length, so 3 feet per yard becomes 3 × 3 = 9 square feet per square yard.
A square yard is a square that measures 1 yard on each side. Each side is 3 feet, so the area is 3 feet × 3 feet. That equals 9 square feet.
Both measure area, but they use different unit sizes.
No. The conversion rate stays the same for any shape. If the area is in square yards, multiply by 9 to get square feet.
Divide square feet by 9.
Formula: square yards = square feet ÷ 9.
Example: 72 sq ft ÷ 9 = 8 sq yd.
Take the carpet area in square yards and multiply by 9. This gives square feet, which helps when matching room sizes, rolls, or cut plans.
Round based on how the number will be used. For ordering materials, rounding up can help reduce waste risk. For reports or estimates, keep one or two decimals if needed.
Yes. sq yd and yd² both mean square yards. They describe the same area unit.
Yes. sq ft and ft² both mean square feet. They are two ways to write the same unit.
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The Calculate Box tool to convert square yards to square feet uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a square yards value in the box and have it instantly converted to square feet.