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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 feetSquare yards
9 ft²1 yd²
90 ft²10 yd²
100 ft²11.1 yd²
180 ft²20 yd²
450 ft²50 yd²

Always order a little extra (5–10%) for cuts, pattern matching and waste.

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