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Square Foot to Square Yard Converter
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Square Foot to Square Yard Formula
Conversion explanation: Divide the value in Square Foot by 9 to get the equivalent value in Square Yard.
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What is Square Foot to Square Yard Converter
A square foot to square yard converter changes area measurements from square feet (sq ft) to square yards (sq yd). It is based on the standard conversion factor where 1 square yard is exactly equal to 9 square feet. For related calculations, you can also check our square meter to square kilometer conversion tool.
Definitions of Square Foot and Square Yard
What is Square Foot?
A square foot is a unit of area in the US customary and imperial systems equal to 144 square inches. It is widely used in real estate and architectural planning. For related unit metrics, you can use our square kilometer to square meter conversion tool.
What is Square Yard?
A square yard is a unit of area in the US customary and imperial systems equal to nine square feet. It is commonly used in landscaping, flooring, and textiles. If you need to make other calculations, see our square meter to square foot conversion tool.
How to Convert Square Foot to Square Yard
To convert a value from square foots to square yards, multiply the value by the conversion multiplier:
Step-by-Step Example
Suppose you want to convert 5 square foots to square yards. Using the conversion steps:
- Identify the multiplier factor:
0.1111111111. - Multiply 5 by the factor:
5 × 0.1111111111 = 0.5555555556. - Result: 5 square foots is equal to 0.5555555556 square yards.
Square Foot to Square Yard Conversion Table
The table below provides quick reference conversions for common values from square foots to square yards:
| Square Foot [ft²] | Square Yard [yd²] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft² | 0.0011111111 yd² |
| 0.1 ft² | 0.0111111111 yd² |
| 1 ft² | 0.1111111111 yd² |
| 2 ft² | 0.2222222222 yd² |
| 3 ft² | 0.3333333333 yd² |
| 4 ft² | 0.4444444444 yd² |
| 5 ft² | 0.5555555556 yd² |
| 6 ft² | 0.6666666667 yd² |
| 7 ft² | 0.7777777778 yd² |
| 8 ft² | 0.8888888889 yd² |
| 9 ft² | 1 yd² |
| 10 ft² | 1.1111111111 yd² |
| 20 ft² | 2.2222222222 yd² |
| 30 ft² | 3.3333333333 yd² |
| 50 ft² | 5.5555555556 yd² |
| 100 ft² | 11.1111111111 yd² |
| 500 ft² | 55.5555555556 yd² |
| 1000 ft² | 111.1111111111 yd² |