Square yards are used for carpet, turf and fabric in the U.S. and UK, and as the gaj for plot sizes in India and Pakistan. One square yard is 9 square feet or about 0.836 m².
How to use the Square Yard Converter
- Pick the unit you are starting from in the From menu and type your value.
- Pick the unit you want in the To menu. The heading changes to match – for example “Square Yards to Square Feet Converter”.
- The most common area units are shown below at the same time, so you can compare them at a glance.
- Type into any result to convert backwards, then use Copy results – the copied text starts with the heading for your chosen units.
Results update as you type. Everything is calculated in your browser.
How it works
Every area unit is defined by an exact factor relative to the square metre (the base unit). The calculator first turns the value you type into square metres, then turns that into the unit you picked in the “To” menu and into each of the common units below it. This two-step method means any unit can be converted to any other – 16 units are available in each menu – and you can type into any field, including a result, to work in the other direction. Changing a unit menu keeps the quantity the same and just re-expresses it, and the page heading and copied results follow your choice.
How to convert area units
- Choose the unit you have in the From menu and type the value, for example 1 yd².
- Choose the unit you want in the To menu, for example square feet. The page heading changes to “Square Yards to Square Feet Converter”.
- The calculator multiplies by the square metre factor of the “from” unit and divides by the factor of the “to” unit: 1 yd² × 0.83612736 ÷ 0.09290304 = 9 ft².
1 square yard in common units
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Square feet (ft²) | 9 |
| Square metres (m²) | 0.83612736 |
| Acres (acre) | 0.00020661157 |
| Square inches (in²) | 1,296 |
| Hectares (ha) | 8.361274 × 10-5 |
Square yards conversion table
| Square yards | ft² | m² | acre | in² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 0.83612736 | 0.00020661157 | 1,296 |
| 10 | 90 | 8.3612736 | 0.0020661157 | 12,960 |
| 50 | 450 | 41.806368 | 0.010330579 | 64,800 |
| 100 | 900 | 83.612736 | 0.020661157 | 129,600 |
| 120 | 1,080 | 100.33528 | 0.024793388 | 155,520 |
| 240 | 2,160 | 200.67057 | 0.049586777 | 311,040 |
| 4,840 | 43,560 | 4,046.8564 | 1 | 6,272,640 |
What is a square yard?
A square yard is 9 square feet, about 0.836 m². Carpet, turf and fabric are sold by the square yard in the U.S. and UK, and plots by the square yard (gaj) in India and Pakistan.
What is a square foot?
The square foot is a square 1 ft on each side, exactly 0.09290304 m². U.S., Canadian, UK and South Asian property listings quote floor space in square feet.
What is a square metre?
The square metre is the SI unit of area: a square 1 m on each side. Floor plans, apartment listings and paint coverage are given in m² in most of the world.
Common mistakes to avoid
Converting area with a length factor (1 m = 3.28 ft, but 1 m² = 10.76 ft², not 3.28 ft²), and assuming regional land units such as marla, bigha or katha have one standard size everywhere.
Formula
1 yd² = 9 ft²1 yd² = 0.83612736 m²1 yd² = 0.00020661157 acre1 yd² = 1,296 in²1 yd² = 8.361274 × 10^-5 haWorked example
Inputs — From: 1 yd².
Results — To = 9 ft²; Square metres = 0.83612736 m²; Acres = 0.00020661 acre; Square inches = 1,296 in²; Hectares = 0.00008361 ha.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet in a square yard?
9.
How many square yards in an acre?
4,840.
Is a square gaj the same as a square yard?
Yes, plots measured in gaj use the square yard.
How do I change the units?
Pick any unit in the From and To menus. The value is converted in place, and the heading changes to show your conversion, for example “Square Yards to Square Feet Converter”.
Can I type into any field?
Yes. Every field is editable, so you can start from whichever unit you have.
How many units can I convert between?
16 area units, from the everyday to the specialised.
Which units are exact?
All factors here are exact by definition except astronomical and similar reference values, which use internationally agreed constants.
What formula does the Square Yard Converter use?
1 yd² = 9 ft².