How to convert square feet to square yards
One square foot equals 0.111111 square yards. To convert, multiply the number of square feet by 0.111111 (or divide by 9):
Mental-math shortcut: Divide square feet by 9: a 12 × 12 ft room is 144 ft² = 16 yd².
Example
Convert 500 square feet to square yards: 500 ft² × 0.111111 = 55.5556 yd².
Square Feet to Square Yards conversion chart
| Square Feet (ft²) | Square Yards (yd²) |
|---|---|
| 9 | 1 |
| 18 | 2 |
| 27 | 3 |
| 50 | 5.5556 |
| 100 | 11.1111 |
| 144 | 16 |
| 150 | 16.6667 |
| 200 | 22.2222 |
| 250 | 27.7778 |
| 300 | 33.3333 |
| 500 | 55.5556 |
| 1,000 | 111.11 |
| 1,500 | 166.67 |
| 2,000 | 222.22 |
What is a square foot?
A square foot (ft² or sq ft) is the area of a square 1 foot on each side, exactly 0.09290304 m². It is the standard unit for home size, flooring and real-estate listings in the United States — a 10 × 12 ft bedroom is 120 square feet.
What is a square yard?
A square yard (yd² or sq yd) is the area of a square 1 yard (3 feet) on each side, which equals exactly 9 square feet or about 0.836 m². Carpet, sod, artificial turf and fabric are often priced by the square yard in the United States.
Converting the other way? Use the Square Yards to Square Feet converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many square yards is one square foot?
One square foot is 0.111111 square yards.
How do I convert square feet to square yards?
Multiply the value in square feet by 0.111111. For example, 500 ft² × 0.111111 = 55.5556 yd².
What is 100 ft² in square yards?
100 ft² is 11.1111 square yards.
How do I convert square yards to square feet?
Multiply square yards by 9 (or divide by 0.111111). You can also use our Square Yards to Square Feet converter.
Conversions use the internationally agreed definitions of each unit (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly) and are rounded for display. Volume converters use US customary units unless stated otherwise.
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