Square Yards Calculator
Carpet, flooring and some ready-mix are sold by the square yard. Enter your dimensions in feet and the calculator divides the area by 9 (a square yard is 3 ft × 3 ft) to give square yards, with square feet and square meters alongside.
Your measurements
ft
ft
Area
- Square feet
- 180 ft²
- Square meters
- 16.72 m²
Square yards
20 yd²
180 ft²
Order this
- Square yards
- 20 yd²
Estimates only. Order a little extra for waste and verify against your supplier's coverage figures.
Footprint
Footprint to scale
The formula
Square yards = (Length ft × Width ft × Quantity) ÷ 9
Example: A 15 ft × 12 ft room = 180 ft² ÷ 9 = 20 yd².
How it works
- 1Multiply length × width to get the area in square feet.
- 2Multiply by the number of identical areas.
- 3Divide by 9 to convert square feet to square yards (a yard is 3 ft, so a square yard is 9 ft²).
Frequently asked questions
How many square feet are in a square yard?
Nine. A yard is 3 feet, so a square yard is 3 ft × 3 ft = 9 square feet. To convert square feet to square yards, divide by 9.
Why is carpet sold by the square yard?
Carpet and some flooring are traditionally priced per square yard. Measure the room in feet, multiply length × width, then divide by 9 to compare prices and order the right amount.