Convert Square feet to square yards

1 square foot = 0.111111 square yards · yd² = ft² ÷ 9

ft²
Square yards
0.111111yd²

1 square foot = 0.111111 square yards

When you need this conversion

This conversion goes from square feet, the standard US unit for property and flooring, to square yards, used for carpet and landscaping. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.

Square feet to square yards conversion table

Conversion table from square feet to square yards
Square feet (ft²)Square yards (yd²)
1 ft²0.111111 yd²
2 ft²0.222222 yd²
3 ft²0.333333 yd²
5 ft²0.555556 yd²
10 ft²1.1111 yd²
15 ft²1.6667 yd²
20 ft²2.2222 yd²
25 ft²2.7778 yd²
50 ft²5.5556 yd²
75 ft²8.3333 yd²
100 ft²11.1111 yd²
250 ft²27.7778 yd²
500 ft²55.5556 yd²
1,000 ft²111.11 yd²

The formula

yd² = ft² ÷ 9

Because both units measure area, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.

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Frequently asked questions

How many square yards are in a square foot?
There are 0.111111 square yards in 1 square foot. The formula is yd² = ft² ÷ 9.
How do you convert square feet to square yards?
Use the formula yd² = ft² ÷ 9. For example, 10 square feet equals 1.1111 square yards.
Is the square feet to square yards conversion exact?
Yes. Square feet and square yards are both units of area, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is ft² short for?
ft² is the standard symbol for square foot (also written as sq ft). yd² is the symbol for square yard.