Square Feet to Square Yards Converter
Use this square feet to square yards calculator to convert ft² to yd² in one step. Since 1 square yard = 9 square feet, the formula is square yards = square feet ÷ 9.
Formula
The Square Feet to Square Yards Conversion Formula
To convert square feet into square yards, divide the square foot value by 9. This exact relationship is useful for flooring, carpeting, concrete surface area, landscaping, and construction estimates.
Square feet are often used for rooms and floor plans. Square yards are common for materials such as carpet, fabric, turf, and larger surface measurements.
Worked Examples
Reverse Operation
Going the other way? Multiply square yards by 9, or use the Square Yards to Square Feet Converter.
Reference Table
Square Feet to Square Yards Conversion Table
Use this table for common surface area values. All results are based on square yards = square feet ÷ 9.
| Square Feet | Square Yards | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ft² | 0.111111 yd² | 1 ÷ 9 |
| 100 ft² | 11.111111 yd² | 100 ÷ 9 |
| 120 ft² | 13.333333 yd² | 120 ÷ 9 |
| 300 ft² | 33.333333 yd² | 300 ÷ 9 |
| 400 ft² | 44.444444 yd² | 400 ÷ 9 |
| 600 ft² | 66.666667 yd² | 600 ÷ 9 |
| 1,000 ft² | 111.111111 yd² | 1,000 ÷ 9 |
| 1,200 ft² | 133.333333 yd² | 1,200 ÷ 9 |
| 1,800 ft² | 200 yd² | 1,800 ÷ 9 |
| 2,400 ft² | 266.666667 yd² | 2,400 ÷ 9 |
| 5,000 ft² | 555.555556 yd² | 5,000 ÷ 9 |
| 10,000 ft² | 1,111.111111 yd² | 10,000 ÷ 9 |
How to Convert
How to Convert Square Feet Into Square Yards
The process is simple: take the square foot value, divide by 9, then label the answer in square yards.
Square Feet vs Square Yards
What Is the Difference Between Square Feet and Square Yards?
A square foot measures the area of a square that is 1 foot on each side. A square yard measures the area of a square that is 1 yard on each side. Since 1 yard equals 3 feet, one square yard covers 3 × 3 = 9 square feet.
Square feet are common for rooms, apartments, patios, and floor plans. Square yards are often used for carpet, turf, fabric, landscaping material, and broader surface-area estimates.
Practical Use
Square Feet to Square Yards for Concrete
For a concrete surface, square feet to square yards gives you the surface area. For example, a 600 ft² slab is 66.666667 yd² because 600 ÷ 9 = 66.666667.
Concrete volume is different. Concrete is usually ordered in cubic yards, so you also need slab thickness. To estimate cubic yards, multiply length × width × depth in feet, then divide by 27.
Common Conversions
Common Square Feet to Square Yards Answers
Quick results for common flooring, carpeting, landscaping, and construction area values.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Divide the number of square feet by 9. Formula: square yards = square feet ÷ 9.
1 square foot = 1/9 square yard, or about 0.111111 yd².
100 square feet = 11.111111 square yards.
600 square feet = 66.666667 square yards.
1,200 square feet = 133.333333 square yards.
Yes. 1 square yard = exactly 9 square feet, so 1 square foot = exactly 1/9 square yard.
Divide surface area in square feet by 9. This converts surface area only. Concrete ordering also needs thickness to calculate cubic yards.