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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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.
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Sources (authoritative):
- NIST — Weights and measures — nist.gov · Accessed 2026-01-19
https://www.nist.gov/pml/weights-and-measures - NIST — SI units — nist.gov · Accessed 2026-01-19
https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/metric-si/si-units
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