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Square foot to Square yard Converter
Use this page to convert square foot values into square yard, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 sq ft = 0.111111111111111 sq yd
1 sq yd = 9 sq ft
Example: 12 sq ft = 1.33333333333333 sq yd
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Square foot
A square foot is the area of a square with side length one foot.
History: It derives from the standardized foot in customary systems.
Current use: Square feet are common in real estate, flooring, and interior planning.
Also written as sq ft, ft2, sqft, square feet.
Square yard
A square yard is the area of a square with side length one yard.
History: It follows from the historic yard unit.
Current use: Square yards are used in carpeting, turf, and some construction estimates.
Also written as sq yd, yd2, sqyd, square yards.
Square foot to Square yard table
| Square foot [sq ft] | Square yard [sq yd] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 sq ft | 0.00111111111111111 sq yd |
| 0.1 sq ft | 0.0111111111111111 sq yd |
| 1 sq ft | 0.111111111111111 sq yd |
| 2 sq ft | 0.222222222222222 sq yd |
| 5 sq ft | 0.555555555555556 sq yd |
| 10 sq ft | 1.11111111111111 sq yd |
| 20 sq ft | 2.22222222222222 sq yd |
| 50 sq ft | 5.55555555555556 sq yd |
| 100 sq ft | 11.1111111111111 sq yd |
Frequently asked questions
How many Square yard (sq yd) are in one Square foot (sq ft)?
One Square foot equals 0.111111111111111 Square yard.
How do you convert Square foot to Square yard?
Multiply the Square foot value by 0.111111111111111 to get the result in Square yard.
How do you convert Square yard back to Square foot?
Multiply the Square yard value by 9 to get back to Square foot.
What is 12 Square foot in Square yard?
12 Square foot equals 1.33333333333333 Square yard.