Convert Square yards to square inches

1 square yard = 1,296 square inches · in² = yd² × 1,296

yd²
Square inches
1,296in²

1 square yard = 1,296 square inches

When you need this conversion

This conversion goes from square yards, used for carpet and landscaping, to square inches, used for small US area measurements. 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 yards to square inches conversion table

Conversion table from square yards to square inches
Square yards (yd²)Square inches (in²)
1 yd²1,296 in²
2 yd²2,592 in²
3 yd²3,888 in²
5 yd²6,480 in²
10 yd²12,960 in²
15 yd²19,440 in²
20 yd²25,920 in²
25 yd²32,400 in²
50 yd²64,800 in²
75 yd²97,200 in²
100 yd²129,600 in²
250 yd²324,000 in²
500 yd²648,000 in²
1,000 yd²1,296,000 in²

The formula

in² = yd² × 1,296

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 inches are in a square yard?
There are 1,296 square inches in 1 square yard. The formula is in² = yd² × 1,296.
How do you convert square yards to square inches?
Use the formula in² = yd² × 1,296. For example, 10 square yards equals 12,960 square inches.
Is the square yards to square inches conversion exact?
Yes. Square yards and square inches are both units of area, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is yd² short for?
yd² is the standard symbol for square yard. in² is the symbol for square inch.