Convert Square meters to square yards

1 square meter = 1.196 square yards · yd² = m² × 1.195990046

m²
Square yards
1.196yd²

1 square meter = 1.196 square yards

When you need this conversion

This conversion goes from square meters, the standard area unit for property worldwide, 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 meters to square yards conversion table

Conversion table from square meters to square yards
Square meters (m²)Square yards (yd²)
1 m²1.196 yd²
2 m²2.392 yd²
3 m²3.588 yd²
5 m²5.98 yd²
10 m²11.9599 yd²
15 m²17.9399 yd²
20 m²23.9198 yd²
25 m²29.8998 yd²
50 m²59.7995 yd²
75 m²89.6993 yd²
100 m²119.6 yd²
250 m²299 yd²
500 m²598 yd²
1,000 m²1,195.99 yd²

The formula

yd² = m² × 1.195990046

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 meter?
There are 1.196 square yards in 1 square meter. The formula is yd² = m² × 1.195990046.
How do you convert square meters to square yards?
Use the formula yd² = m² × 1.195990046. For example, 10 square meters equals 11.9599 square yards.
Is the square meters to square yards conversion exact?
Yes. Square meters and square yards are both units of area, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is m² short for?
m² is the standard symbol for square meter. yd² is the symbol for square yard.