Square Yard Calculator
Carpet and flooring are often priced by the square yard, but most people measure rooms in feet. This calculator converts between square feet, square yards, and square meters so you can compare prices and order the right amount of material.
Square Yard Conversion Basics
The key number to remember: 1 square yard = 9 square feet. That is because a yard is 3 feet, and 3 x 3 = 9. To convert square feet to square yards, just divide by 9.
| From | To | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| ft2 | yd2 | Divide by 9 |
| yd2 | ft2 | Multiply by 9 |
| ft2 | m2 | Multiply by 0.0929 |
| yd2 | m2 | Multiply by 0.8361 |
Where Square Yards Are Used
- Carpet: Almost always priced per square yard in the US
- Vinyl flooring: Sometimes priced per square yard
- Fabric and upholstery: Sold by the linear yard, but coverage is in square yards
- Concrete and paving: Occasionally quoted in square yards for large projects
Carpet Shopping Example
A 12 x 15 foot room is 180 square feet, which equals 20 square yards. If carpet costs $25 per square yard, the material alone would be $500. Add 10% for waste and seams, and you are looking at 22 square yards or $550.
Quick Reference
| Room Size (ft) | Square Feet | Square Yards |
|---|---|---|
| 10 x 10 | 100 | 11.1 |
| 10 x 12 | 120 | 13.3 |
| 12 x 12 | 144 | 16.0 |
| 12 x 15 | 180 | 20.0 |
| 15 x 15 | 225 | 25.0 |
| 15 x 20 | 300 | 33.3 |