Area

Square Feet to Square Yards

Convert ft² to yd² quickly with this free online calculator. The page explains the conversion rule, gives practical examples and provides a quick reference table.

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CONVERTED RESULT
Decimal places
CONVERSION RULE

1 square foot equals 1/9 square yard.

How to use the Square Feet to Square Yards

  1. Enter the number you want to convert.
  2. Confirm the source unit shown beside the input.
  3. Choose decimal precision if you need more or less detail.
  4. Read the converted result.
  5. Copy the result when you need to use it elsewhere.

How the conversion works

1 square foot equals 1/9 square yard.

For a simple fixed-factor conversion, the calculator multiplies the entered value by the stated factor. Temperature scales and certain specialized tools use their specific mathematical relationship instead.

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Common ft² to yd² conversions

ft²yd²
1 ft²0.111111 yd²
2 ft²0.222222 yd²
5 ft²0.555556 yd²
10 ft²1.111111 yd²
20 ft²2.222222 yd²
50 ft²5.555556 yd²

Example

For example, entering 1 ft² gives approximately 0.111111 yd² using the rule above. Change the input to test your own value.

Frequently asked questions

The Square Feet to Square Yards converts a value from ft² to yd² using the conversion relationship described on this page.
Enter your value, review the source and destination units, choose the decimal precision and read or copy the result.
1 square foot equals 1/9 square yard.
Use enough precision for your purpose. Everyday estimates usually need fewer decimal places; technical work may require more.
It can be a useful reference calculation, but safety-critical, regulated, contractual or specialized work should be verified against the applicable authoritative standard.

Accuracy note: This calculator is a practical reference. For regulated, safety-critical or specialized work, verify the result against the applicable standard.

Page reviewed: August 24, 2026.