How to Convert Square Feet to Square Yards
Part of Area & Volume
Quick answer
Divide the square footage by 9. One square yard equals 9 square feet (3 ft × 3 ft), so 180 ft² ÷ 9 = 20 yd².
Carpet and some flooring are sold by the square yard, while rooms are measured in square feet. Converting is a single division because a square yard is a 3 ft by 3 ft square.
Conversion table
| Square feet | Square yards |
|---|---|
| 9 ft² | 1 yd² |
| 90 ft² | 10 yd² |
| 100 ft² | 11.1 yd² |
| 180 ft² | 20 yd² |
| 450 ft² | 50 yd² |
Always order a little extra (5–10%) for cuts, pattern matching and waste.