Square foot to Square yard Converter
Enter the value that you want to convert square foot (ft²) to square yard (yd²) or square yard to square foot.Also written as FT² to YD² conversion.
1 square foot = 0.1111111 square yard
Formula: square yard = square foot value × 0.1111111
FT² to YD² — square foot to square yard
10 square foot = 1.11111 square yard
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Converting Square foot to Square yard
What is Square foot?
Square foot (ft²) is a unit of area measurement. 1 square foot is equal to 0.1111111 square yard.
Understanding the Square yard
Square yard (yd²) is a unit of area measurement. 1 square yard is equal to 9.0000000 square foot.
Area Measurements Around the World
Area conversions are essential in real estate, agriculture, and urban planning. Americans buy land in acres and homes in square feet. Europeans use square meters and hectares. Indian real estate uses bigha, biswa, and square yards. Japanese property listings use tsubo. Agricultural subsidies across countries require converting between local customary units and standardized metric hectares.
square foot to square yard metric conversion table
| 0.01 ft² | = | 0.00111 yd² |
| 0.1 ft² | = | 0.01111 yd² |
| 1 ft² | = | 0.11111 yd² |
| 2 ft² | = | 0.22222 yd² |
| 3 ft² | = | 0.33333 yd² |
| 4 ft² | = | 0.44444 yd² |
| 5 ft² | = | 0.55556 yd² |
| 6 ft² | = | 0.66667 yd² |
| 7 ft² | = | 0.77778 yd² |
| 8 ft² | = | 0.88889 yd² |
| 9 ft² | = | 1.00000 yd² |
| 10 ft² | = | 1.11111 yd² |
| 11 ft² | = | 1.22222 yd² |
| 12 ft² | = | 1.33333 yd² |
| 13 ft² | = | 1.44444 yd² |
| 14 ft² | = | 1.55556 yd² |
| 15 ft² | = | 1.66667 yd² |
| 16 ft² | = | 1.77778 yd² |
| 17 ft² | = | 1.88889 yd² |
| 18 ft² | = | 2.00000 yd² |
| 19 ft² | = | 2.11111 yd² |
| 20 ft² | = | 2.22222 yd² |
| 30 ft² | = | 3.33333 yd² |
| 40 ft² | = | 4.44444 yd² |
| 50 ft² | = | 5.55556 yd² |
| 60 ft² | = | 6.66667 yd² |
| 70 ft² | = | 7.77778 yd² |
| 80 ft² | = | 8.88889 yd² |
| 90 ft² | = | 10.00000 yd² |
| 100 ft² | = | 11.11111 yd² |
| 200 ft² | = | 22.22222 yd² |
| 300 ft² | = | 33.33333 yd² |
| 400 ft² | = | 44.44444 yd² |
| 500 ft² | = | 55.55556 yd² |
| 600 ft² | = | 66.66667 yd² |
| 700 ft² | = | 77.77778 yd² |
| 800 ft² | = | 88.88889 yd² |
| 900 ft² | = | 100.00000 yd² |
| 1000 ft² | = | 111.11111 yd² |
How to Convert FT² to YD² (Square foot to Square yard)?
We can convert square foot to square yard by using an example.
Example:
Convert 20 Square foot to Square yard?
We know 1 Square foot = 0.1111111 square yard; 1 Square yard = 9.0000000 square foot.
20 square foot = ___yd²
20 × 0.1111111 = 2.22222 yd² (we know 1 square foot = 0.1111111 square yard)
Answer:
20 square foot = 2.22222 square yard
Square Feet to Square Yards: The Flooring and Carpet Conversion
Square yards are the traditional unit for pricing carpet, rugs, and some flooring products. Since one yard equals 3 feet, one square yard equals 9 square feet (3 × 3). Converting square feet to square yards by dividing by 9 is one of the most common calculations when shopping for flooring materials.
- Measure or note the area in square feet.
- Divide by 9.
- The result is the area in square yards.
- Alternatively, multiply square feet by 0.111111.
Square Feet to Square Yards for Flooring
Room sizes in square feet converted to square yards for carpet and flooring purchases:
| Square foot | Square yard |
|---|---|
| 81 sq ft | 9 sq yd |
| 108 sq ft | 12 sq yd |
| 144 sq ft | 16 sq yd |
| 180 sq ft | 20 sq yd |
| 270 sq ft | 30 sq yd |
| 360 sq ft | 40 sq yd |
| 540 sq ft | 60 sq yd |
| 900 sq ft | 100 sq yd |
Solved Examples: Square Feet to Square Yards
Question 1: A living room is 15 × 18 feet (270 sq ft). How many square yards of carpet are needed?
Solution:
Area in sq yd = square feet ÷ 9
= 270 ÷ 9
= 30 square yards
Answer: 270 sq ft = 30 square yards of carpet needed.
Question 2: An entire floor of a home is 1,350 sq ft. How many square yards of hardwood?
Solution:
Area in sq yd = square feet ÷ 9
= 1,350 ÷ 9
= 150 square yards
Answer: 1,350 sq ft = 150 square yards (add 10% for waste = 165 sq yd to order).
Question 3: A hallway is 4 × 12 feet (48 sq ft). Convert to square yards.
Solution:
Area in sq yd = square feet ÷ 9
= 48 ÷ 9
= 5.33 square yards
Answer: 48 sq ft ≈ 5.33 square yards — order 6 sq yd to account for cutting.
Practice: Square Feet to Square Yards
Try solving these on your own to test your understanding:
- Convert 225 sq ft to square yards. (Answer: 25 sq yd)
- A room is 12×15 ft (180 sq ft). How many sq yd? (Answer: 20 sq yd)
- Express 450 sq ft in square yards. (Answer: 50 sq yd)
- A basement is 800 sq ft. Convert. (Answer: 88.9 sq yd)
- A deck is 320 sq ft. Square yards? (Answer: 35.6 sq yd)
Carpet Pricing: Per Square Foot vs. Per Square Yard
Some retailers price carpet per square foot while others use per square yard. To compare: divide the sq yd price by 9 to get the sq ft price, or multiply the sq ft price by 9 for the sq yd equivalent. A carpet at $27/sq yd = $3/sq ft. A carpet at $4.50/sq ft = $40.50/sq yd. Always ensure you are comparing the same unit before deciding which product is cheaper.
Ordering Tips: Always Add Waste Factor
Carpet comes in rolls (typically 12 or 15 feet wide), and seaming patterns require extra material. After converting your room to square yards, add 10-15% for waste — more for patterned carpet that requires pattern matching. A 30 sq yd room typically requires ordering 33-35 sq yd of material. Your installer can give you a precise figure based on roll width and room shape.
Key Takeaways
- One square yard = 9 square feet exactly.
- Divide square feet by 9 to get square yards.
- Carpet is traditionally priced per square yard.
- Add 10-15% to your calculated area when ordering flooring.
- To compare prices: $/sq yd ÷ 9 = $/sq ft.
Square foot to Square yard Conversion Formula
square yard = square foot × 0.1111111
1 square foot = 0.1111111 square yard
1 square yard = 9.0000000 square foot
Reverse: square foot = square yard × 9.0000000
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square yard are in 1 square foot?
There are 0.1111111 square yard in 1 square foot. To convert square foot to square yard, multiply the value by 0.1111111.
How do I convert square foot to square yard?
Multiply your square foot value by 0.1111111 to get the equivalent in square yard. For example, 5 square foot = 5 × 0.1111111 = 0.55556 square yard.
How do I convert square yard to square foot?
Multiply your square yard value by 9.0000000 to get the equivalent in square foot. Alternatively, divide by 0.1111111.
What is 10 square foot in square yard?
10 square foot is equal to 1.11111 square yard.
What is 100 square foot in square yard?
100 square foot is equal to 11.11111 square yard.