Area converter
Square Yard Calculator
Enter length and width to calculate square feet and square yards. Use this for flooring, landscaping, fabric, turf, and other area measurements.
Calculate Square Yards
How to Calculate Square Yards
First calculate the area in square feet by multiplying length by width. Then divide by 9 because 1 square yard equals 9 square feet.
Length in feet × width in feet ÷ 9 = square yards
Common Conversions
| Square feet | Square yards |
|---|---|
| 9 | 1 |
| 100 | 11.11 |
| 500 | 55.56 |
| 900 | 100 |
| 1,000 | 111.11 |
Square Yards Versus Cubic Yards
Square yards measure a flat area and need only length and width. Cubic yards measure volume and need length, width, and depth. For soil, mulch, gravel, or concrete, use the cubic yard calculator instead.
FAQ
Multiply the length by the width in feet, then divide the square feet by 9.
There are 9 square feet in 1 square yard because a yard is 3 feet long and 3 feet wide.
No. A square yard measures area. A cubic yard measures volume and also requires depth.