Square Feet to Square Yards Calculator
Convert square feet to square yards. 1 sq yd = 9 sq ft. Widely used for carpet, concrete, and fabric pricing.
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Conversion Formula
1 square yard = 9 square feet (since 1 yd = 3 ft, and 3² = 9).
To convert: sq yd = sq ft ÷ 9
Quick Reference Table
| Square Feet | Square Yards |
|---|---|
| 9 sq ft | 1 sq yd |
| 100 sq ft | 11.11 sq yd |
| 144 sq ft | 16.00 sq yd |
| 180 sq ft | 20.00 sq yd |
| 225 sq ft | 25.00 sq yd |
| 300 sq ft | 33.33 sq yd |
| 500 sq ft | 55.56 sq yd |
| 1,000 sq ft | 111.11 sq yd |
| 1,500 sq ft | 166.67 sq yd |
| 2,000 sq ft | 222.22 sq yd |
Where You'll Use This
- Carpet — often priced per sq yd in the US (even though installers measure in sq ft).
- Concrete — ready-mix is priced per cubic yard, which covers 81 sq ft at 4" thick (9 sq ft per sq yd × 9 slabs of 1" thick… just use our carpet calculator for flooring).
- Topsoil and mulch — sold by the cubic yard; multiplying by area in sq yd gives depth needed.
- Fabric & tarps — roll goods priced by sq yd.
FAQ
Is carpet sold by the sq ft or sq yd?
Most US carpet is priced per square yard but cut from a 12 ft wide roll. Measure in sq ft, then divide by 9 to compare prices.
How many square feet is 20 square yards?
180 sq ft (20 × 9).
How do I convert sq ft to sq yd manually?
Divide by 9. Example: 450 sq ft ÷ 9 = 50 sq yd.
Why is 1 sq yd equal to 9 sq ft?
Because 1 yard = 3 feet, and area scales with the square of the linear factor: 3 × 3 = 9.
When do I actually need sq yd on a real job?
Carpet and commercial flooring bids, concrete pours (priced per cubic yard — see our sq ft vs cubic ft guide), fabric & tarp orders, and topsoil or mulch delivery all use yards.