Square Feet to Square Yards Converter

Convert square feet to square yards instantly with our precise area converter. Perfect for flooring, landscaping, and construction calculations.

Square Feet (sq ft)

Square Yards (sq yd)

9 sq ft = 1 sq yd

About Square Feet

A square foot (sq ft or ft²) is a unit of area measurement equal to a square with sides of one foot. It's commonly used in the United States for measuring floor area and property size.

1 sq ft = 144 square inches

About Square Yards

A square yard (sq yd or yd²) is a unit of area measurement equal to a square with sides of one yard. It's often used for measuring carpeting, landscaping, and larger areas.

1 sq yd = 9 square feet

Common Square Feet to Square Yards Conversions

9 sq ft

1 sq yd

27 sq ft

3 sq yd

90 sq ft

10 sq yd

900 sq ft

100 sq yd

Visual Size Reference

Common Room Sizes

Small bedroom (120 sq ft) 13.3 sq yd

Living room (300 sq ft) 33.3 sq yd

Large bedroom (200 sq ft) 22.2 sq yd

Kitchen (150 sq ft) 16.7 sq yd

Outdoor Spaces

Small patio (100 sq ft) 11.1 sq yd

Deck (200 sq ft) 22.2 sq yd

Garden plot (81 sq ft) 9 sq yd

Driveway (400 sq ft) 44.4 sq yd

Conversion Formula

Square Yards = Square Feet ÷ 9

Why divide by 9? Because 1 yard = 3 feet, so 1 square yard = 3 × 3 = 9 square feet.

Material Estimation Guide

Flooring Materials

• Carpet: Usually sold by square yard

• Hardwood: Often sold by square foot

• Tile: Typically sold by square foot

• Vinyl: Can be sold by either unit

Landscaping

• Sod: Usually sold by square yard

• Mulch: Coverage by square yard

• Concrete: Estimated by square yard

• Pavers: Can be either unit

Common Applications

Construction

Floor area calculations and material estimates

Real Estate

Property measurements and listings

Interior Design

Room planning and furniture placement

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