Square Feet to Square Yard

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What is a Square Foot?

A Square Foot (sq. ft.) is a unit of area used primarily in the United States, Canada, and India, for measuring the size of rooms, plots, and even buildings. One square foot is equal to the area of a square with sides of one foot. This unit is widely accepted in real estate, architecture, and construction, making it essential to understand when dealing with property transactions.

1 square foot = 12 inches x 12 inches = 144 square inches.

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Square Feet

Why is Square Foot Important?

For anyone involved in the real estate sector, the square foot provides a standard, easy-to-understand measurement that helps compare property sizes. It’s often used in determining the cost per square foot for leasing, buying, or renting spaces.

What is a Square Yard?

A Square Yard (sq. yd.) is another unit of area that is slightly larger than a square foot and is commonly used in land measurements. Like square feet, it’s also used in real estate, especially when dealing with larger plots of land or construction projects.

1 square yard = 3 feet x 3 feet = 9 square feet.

Why is Square Yard Important?

In property dealings, square yards are typically used for larger areas like plots of land or big industrial sites. Understanding square yard measurements can help you evaluate land deals and compare property sizes more effectively.

How to Convert/Calculate Square Feet to Square Yard?

Converting Square Feet to Square Yard is simple and straightforward. Since one square yard equals 9 square feet, you can use the following formula to convert:

Square Yard = Square Feet/9

So, if you know the area in square feet, just divide it by 9 to get the value in square yards.

Step-by-Step Conversion

Measure the area: Start by measuring or obtaining the total square footage of the space you want to convert.
Apply the formula: Use the formula
Example: If you have an area of 180 square feet:

180 sq. ft.÷ 9 = 20 sq. yd.

This means 180 square feet is equivalent to 20 square yards.

Example of Conversion

To make things easier, let’s walk through an example.

You have a room measuring 45 square feet.
Applying the formula:
45 sq. ft. ÷ 9 = 5 sq. yd.

Thus, 45 square feet is equal to 5 square yards.

Table for Square Feet to Square Yard Conversions

To make the conversion process even easier, here’s a handy reference table showing the conversion from Square Feet to Gaj

Square Feet (sq ft)	Square Yard
1	0.111 sq. yd.
2	0.222 sq. yd.
3	0.333 sq. yd.
4	0.444 sq. yd.
5	0.556 sq. yd.

Square Feet (sq ft)	Square Yard
6	0.667 sq. yd.
7	0.778 sq. yd.
8	0.889 sq. yd.
9	1 sq. yd.
10	1.111 sq. yd.