Square yards to square feet
square feet = square yards × 9
Reverse: square feet to square yards
How to convert square yards to square feet
One square yard is 9 square feet, so multiply the number of square yards by 9. For example, 20 square yards is 20 × 9 = 180 square feet. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.11111111.
Quick estimate
Multiplying by about 9 gets within 0.0% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.
Where it comes up
Area conversions come up when buying flooring, paint or turf, comparing house and flat sizes, and measuring land and gardens.
| square yards | square feet |
|---|---|
| 1 yd2 | 9 ft2 |
| 2 yd2 | 18 ft2 |
| 3 yd2 | 27 ft2 |
| 4 yd2 | 36 ft2 |
| 5 yd2 | 45 ft2 |
| 6 yd2 | 54 ft2 |
| 7 yd2 | 63 ft2 |
| 8 yd2 | 72 ft2 |
| 9 yd2 | 81 ft2 |
| 10 yd2 | 90 ft2 |
| 11 yd2 | 99 ft2 |
| 12 yd2 | 108 ft2 |
| 13 yd2 | 117 ft2 |
| 14 yd2 | 126 ft2 |
| 15 yd2 | 135 ft2 |
| 16 yd2 | 144 ft2 |
| 17 yd2 | 153 ft2 |
| 18 yd2 | 162 ft2 |
| 19 yd2 | 171 ft2 |
| 20 yd2 | 180 ft2 |
| 25 yd2 | 225 ft2 |
| 30 yd2 | 270 ft2 |
| 40 yd2 | 360 ft2 |
| 50 yd2 | 450 ft2 |
| 60 yd2 | 540 ft2 |
| 70 yd2 | 630 ft2 |
| 75 yd2 | 675 ft2 |
| 80 yd2 | 720 ft2 |
| 90 yd2 | 810 ft2 |
| 100 yd2 | 900 ft2 |
| 120 yd2 | 1,080 ft2 |
| 150 yd2 | 1,350 ft2 |
| 200 yd2 | 1,800 ft2 |
| 250 yd2 | 2,250 ft2 |
| 300 yd2 | 2,700 ft2 |
| 400 yd2 | 3,600 ft2 |
| 500 yd2 | 4,500 ft2 |
| 750 yd2 | 6,750 ft2 |
| 1,000 yd2 | 9,000 ft2 |
| 1,500 yd2 | 13,500 ft2 |
| 2,000 yd2 | 18,000 ft2 |
| 5,000 yd2 | 45,000 ft2 |
| 10,000 yd2 | 90,000 ft2 |
Questions
How many square feet are in a square yard?
9 square feet.
How do I convert square yards to square feet in a spreadsheet?
Put the value in A1 and type =A1*9, then fill the formula down the column.
Are the values in the table exact?
They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.