Square Yards Calculator
Calculate square yards for rectangles, circles, and triangles. Enter in feet, inches, yards, or meters. Add cost per sq yd and waste factor for material estimates.
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Square yards measure area and are commonly used in the US for carpet, flooring, fabric, sod, and landscaping. One square yard equals a 3-foot Γ 3-foot area (9 square feet). See also our square footage calculator, square meters calculator, and square inches calculator.
The calculator above supports 3 shapes (rectangle, circle, triangle), accepts 4 input units (feet, inches, yards, meters), and includes cost estimation with waste factor. For volume calculations, try our square feet to cubic yards calculator.
Square Yardage Formulas
| Shape | Formula (ft) | To Sq Yd |
|---|---|---|
| Rectangle | L Γ W | Γ· 9 |
| Circle | Ο Γ rΒ² | Γ· 9 |
| Triangle | Β½ Γ base Γ height | Γ· 9 |
All measurements must be in the same unit. The calculator converts automatically. To convert manually: divide sq ft by 9 to get sq yd.
How to Convert Square Feet to Square Yards
Square yards = square feet Γ· 9
This is the most common conversion. Since 1 yard = 3 feet, the area conversion factor is 3Β² = 9.
Examples:
- 100 sq ft Γ· 9 = 11.11 sq yd
- 144 sq ft (12Γ12 room) Γ· 9 = 16 sq yd
- 200 sq ft Γ· 9 = 22.22 sq yd
- 500 sq ft Γ· 9 = 55.56 sq yd
- 1,000 sq ft Γ· 9 = 111.11 sq yd
Carpet & Flooring Cost per Square Yard
| Material | Cost/sq yd (installed) | Cost for 200 sq ft room |
|---|---|---|
| Builder-grade carpet | $15β$25 | $333β$556 |
| Mid-range carpet | $25β$45 | $556β$1,000 |
| Premium carpet | $45β$80 | $1,000β$1,778 |
| Indoor/outdoor carpet | $10β$20 | $222β$444 |
| Carpet padding | $3β$8 | $67β$178 |
Add 10β15% waste for seams, pattern matching, and closets. Stairways require additional yardage β typically 1 sq yd per 3 steps.
Area Conversion Reference
| From | To Sq Yards | To Sq Feet | To Sq Meters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 sq yd | 1 | 9 | 0.8361 |
| 1 sq ft | 0.1111 | 1 | 0.0929 |
| 1 sq m | 1.196 | 10.764 | 1 |
| 1 sq in | 0.000772 | 0.00694 | 0.000645 |
| 1 acre | 4,840 | 43,560 | 4,047 |
Common Room Sizes
| Room | Typical Size | Sq Ft | Sq Yd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom | 10 Γ 12 ft | 120 | 13.3 |
| Living Room | 15 Γ 20 ft | 300 | 33.3 |
| Master Bedroom | 14 Γ 16 ft | 224 | 24.9 |
| Office | 10 Γ 10 ft | 100 | 11.1 |
| Hallway | 3 Γ 20 ft | 60 | 6.7 |
| Stairway (13 steps) | β | ~36 | ~4.0 |