Square Feet to Square Yards Converter
Unit ConversionConvert square feet to square yards. 1 square foot is about 0.111111 square yards, with a conversion table, worked examples and the reverse conversion.
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Equivalent area in square yards
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SponsoredThis converter turns square feet into square yards (sq ft to sq yd). Enter a value and the result updates as you type. 1 square foot is about 0.111111 square yards.
A square yard is 3 feet by 3 feet, 9 square feet, so dividing square feet by 9 gives square yards. Carpet, turf and fabric are often sold by the square yard, while rooms are measured in square feet, so this is the conversion for ordering material. The most common mistake is dividing by 3, which converts a length, not an area.
The result is rounded to 4 decimal places, but the factor behind it never is, so long chains of conversions stay accurate. You can type decimals, thousands separators or fractions such as 2 1/2, and the conversion table below lists common values.
How to Convert Square Feet to Square Yards
To convert square feet to square yards, divide by 9. For example, 1,200 square feet is about 133.3333 square yards.
To go from square yards back to square feet, multiply by 9. For example, 40 square yards equals exactly 360 square feet.
Square Feet to Square Yards Conversion Table
Common values in square feet converted to square yards, rounded to 4 decimal places.
| Square Feet | Square Yards |
|---|---|
| 1 ft² | 0.1111 yd² |
| 9 ft² | 1 yd² |
| 10 ft² | 1.1111 yd² |
| 27 ft² | 3 yd² |
| 50 ft² | 5.5556 yd² |
| 81 ft² | 9 yd² |
| 100 ft² | 11.1111 yd² |
| 144 ft² | 16 yd² |
| 200 ft² | 22.2222 yd² |
| 500 ft² | 55.5556 yd² |
| 1,000 ft² | 111.1111 yd² |
| 1,200 ft² | 133.3333 yd² |
| 5,000 ft² | 555.5556 yd² |
Why It Is 9, Not 3
There are 3 feet in a yard but 9 square feet in a square yard, because area has two dimensions: 3 feet one way times 3 feet the other. So 3 square feet is a third of a square yard, not a whole one. The Feet to Yards Converter handles lengths, where dividing by 3 is right.
From Square Feet to Cubic Yards
Mulch, gravel and concrete are sold by the cubic yard, which also needs a depth. Multiply the square feet by the depth in feet and divide by 27, the cubic feet in a cubic yard. For example, 1,200 square feet at 3 inches (0.25 feet) deep is 300 cubic feet, about 11.11 cubic yards. The Cubic Yards Calculator does this for any depth, and the Square Footage Calculator for Carpet and Rugs measures a room for carpet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square yards is a 10 by 12 foot room?
120 square feet is about 13.3333 square yards.
How many square yards is 2,000 square feet?
2,000 square feet is about 222.2222 square yards.
How many square yards is 300 square feet?
300 square feet is about 33.3333 square yards.
How many square yards is 450 square feet?
450 square feet equals exactly 50 square yards.
What happens if I enter a negative number?
The result shows a dash. An area is a size, so it is never below zero; a negative value usually means a typing mistake, such as a stray minus sign.
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