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Square Feet to Square Yards Converter

To convert square feet to square yards, divide by 9. One square yard equals 9 square feet (a 3×3 foot square). Use the table below for quick conversions.

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Formula

Square yards = Square feet ÷ 9

Square feet = Square yards × 9

Conversion table

Square feetSquare yards
9 sq ft1 sq yd
18 sq ft2 sq yd
27 sq ft3 sq yd
36 sq ft4 sq yd
45 sq ft5 sq yd
81 sq ft9 sq yd
100 sq ft11.1 sq yd
144 sq ft16 sq yd
200 sq ft22.2 sq yd
250 sq ft27.8 sq yd
300 sq ft33.3 sq yd
400 sq ft44.4 sq yd
500 sq ft55.6 sq yd
750 sq ft83.3 sq yd
1,000 sq ft111.1 sq yd
1,500 sq ft166.7 sq yd
2,000 sq ft222.2 sq yd
2,500 sq ft277.8 sq yd
5,000 sq ft555.6 sq yd

Common room sizes converted

RoomApproximate sizeSquare yards
Small bedroom120 sq ft13.3 sq yd
Standard bedroom144–168 sq ft16–18.7 sq yd
Master bedroom200–250 sq ft22–27.8 sq yd
Living room250–350 sq ft27.8–38.9 sq yd
Kitchen150–200 sq ft16.7–22.2 sq yd
Full basement800–1,200 sq ft88.9–133.3 sq yd

When you’ll see square yards

  • Carpet: sold by the square yard at most flooring stores
  • Turf / artificial grass: often priced per square yard
  • Sod: some suppliers price in square yards (1 sq yd = 9 sq ft)
  • Landscaping fabric: some rolls listed in square yards

For tile, hardwood, and LVP, measurements are almost always in square feet. Use the Flooring Calculator or Tile Calculator for those.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert square feet to square yards?

Divide square feet by 9 to get square yards. For example, 81 sq ft ÷ 9 = 9 square yards.

How many square feet are in a square yard?

There are exactly 9 square feet in 1 square yard (3 ft × 3 ft = 9 sq ft).

How do I convert square yards to square feet?

Multiply square yards by 9. For example, 20 square yards × 9 = 180 square feet.

Why do flooring and carpet measurements use square yards?

Carpet and some flooring types are traditionally sold in square yards because rolls are 12 feet wide, and pricing per square yard became the industry standard. Most tile and hard flooring now uses square feet.

Is 1 linear yard the same as 1 square yard?

No — a linear yard is 1 yard (3 feet) of length in one direction. A square yard is a 1 yard × 1 yard area = 9 square feet. Linear yards measure length; square yards measure area.

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