Square Yards to Square Feet (yd² to ft²) Converter
1 square yard equals 9 square feet (ft²) — multiply the number of square yards by 9 to convert. Because a yard is 3 feet, a square yard is 3 × 3 = 9 square feet exactly.
The formula
Multiply the square-yard value by the fixed factor:
square feet = square yards × 9
For example, 25 yd² × 9 = 225 ft². To reverse it, divide by 9 (or multiply by 0.11111111).
Conversion table
| Square yards (yd²) | Square feet (ft²) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 27 |
| 5 | 45 |
| 10 | 90 |
| 25 | 225 |
| 50 | 450 |
| 100 | 900 |
| 500 | 4,500 |
| 1000 | 9,000 |
How to convert online
- Type the number of square yards into the first box.
- Read the square-foot value instantly in the second box.
- Enter a value in the foot box to convert back the other way.
Use the Square Yard to Square Foot Converter — free and instant in your browser.
Where this conversion is used
This is one of the most common everyday area conversions. Flooring, carpet, tiling and turf are often priced per square yard but measured per square foot (or vice versa), so builders, decorators and DIYers convert yd² to ft² constantly when estimating material and cost.
FAQ
How many square feet are in a square yard?
One square yard equals exactly 9 square feet. Ten square yards equal 90 ft².
What is the formula to convert square yards to square feet?
Multiply the square-yard value by 9: ft² = yd² × 9.
How do I convert square feet back to square yards?
Divide by 9, or multiply by 0.11111111. For example, 450 ft² = 50 yd².
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. A yard is exactly 3 feet, so 9 is an exact whole-number factor.
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