How to convert square yards to square feet
One square yard equals 9 square feet. To convert, multiply the number of square yards by 9:
Mental-math shortcut: Multiply square yards by 9: 20 yd² = 180 ft².
Example
Convert 20 square yards to square feet: 20 yd² × 9 = 180 ft².
Square Yards to Square Feet conversion chart
| Square Yards (yd²) | Square Feet (ft²) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 5 | 45 |
| 10 | 90 |
| 15 | 135 |
| 20 | 180 |
| 25 | 225 |
| 30 | 270 |
| 40 | 360 |
| 50 | 450 |
| 100 | 900 |
| 200 | 1,800 |
| 500 | 4,500 |
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.
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.
Converting the other way? Use the Square Feet to Square Yards converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet is one square yard?
One square yard is 9 square feet.
How do I convert square yards to square feet?
Multiply the value in square yards by 9. For example, 20 yd² × 9 = 180 ft².
What is 100 yd² in square feet?
100 yd² is 900 square feet.
How do I convert square feet to square yards?
Multiply square feet by 0.111111 (or divide by 9). You can also use our Square Feet to Square Yards 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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