How it's calculated
yd² = (length × width) ÷ 9
length and width in feet, giving square feet; ÷ 9 converts ft² to yd² (1 yd² = 9 ft²). Other units are converted to feet first.
Common values
| Square yards | Square feet | Square meters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 yd² | 9 ft² | 0.836 m² |
| 5 yd² | 45 ft² | 4.18 m² |
| 10 yd² | 90 ft² | 8.36 m² |
Common questions
How many square feet are in a square yard?
Nine. A yard is 3 feet, and 3 times 3 is 9.
Why is carpet often priced by the square yard?
It is the traditional unit for broadloom carpet in the US, though square feet is now common too.