How many square feet are in one square yard?

1 square yard = 9 square feet, because 1 yard = 3 feet and area scales with the square: 3 × 3 = 9.

How do I convert sq yd to sq ft?

Multiply the area in square yards by 9 to get square feet. Example: 2.5 sq yd × 9 = 22.5 sq ft.

Can I convert the other way, from sq ft to sq yd?

Yes. Divide the area in square feet by 9 to get square yards.

Square Yard to Square Foot Converter (sq yd ⇄ sq ft)

Result

All values below are calculated from the input above.

Square yard (sq yd): 1

Square foot (sq ft): 9

Square meter (m²): 0.836127

Square inch (sq in): 1296

Acre: 0.0002066116

Square centimeter (cm²): 8361.27

Quick table: sq yd → sq ft

sq yd	sq ft
1	9
1.5	13.5
2	18
5	45
10	90
20	180
50	450

Formula to convert square yards to square feet

1 square yard = 9 square feet

So: area_sq_ft = area_sq_yd × 9

Example: a 12 sq yd room → 12 × 9 = 108 sq ft.

Why 1 sq yd = 9 sq ft?

Because 1 yard = 3 feet. When you convert area, you square the linear conversion:

1 yd = 3 ft
1 yd² = (3 ft) × (3 ft) = 9 ft²

Common use cases

Real estate portals in India, Pakistan, Middle East frequently show plot size in sq yd and buyers want sq ft.
Construction / flooring: material and cost often quoted per square foot.
Valuations: brokers may receive documents in sq yd and need to present in sq ft.

FAQ

1. How do I convert sq ft back to sq yd?

Divide by 9. Example: 225 sq ft ÷ 9 = 25 sq yd.

2. Are gaj/guz and sq yd the same?

In many property listings “gaj” is used loosely as a synonym of square yard. If precision matters, check the local definition, but this tool treats them equivalently.

3. Can I get square meters too?

Yes. 1 sq yd = 0.83612736 m². The converter above shows it instantly.

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