Square Feet to Square Yards Converter

To convert square feet to square yards, divide the area by the conversion ratio of 9 square feet per square yard.

Enter the area in square feet below to get the value converted to square yards.

How to Convert Square Feet to Square Yards

To convert a measurement in square feet to a measurement in square yards, follow these steps:

Step 1: Understand the Inputs

Square Foot Value: This is the area you want to convert, measured in square feet.

Step 2: Apply the Conversion Formula

The conversion ratio between square feet and square yards is 9 square feet per square yard. So, to convert square feet to square yards, you divide the area in square feet by 9.

Step 3: Use the Formula

The formula for converting square feet to square yards is:

Square Yards = Square Feet ÷ 9

Step 4: Example Calculation

For example, if you have 5 square feet that you want to convert to square yards:

Divide 5 square feet by 9: 5 sq ft ÷ 9 = 0.555556 sq yd

So, 5 square feet is equal to approximately 0.555556 square yards.

Step 5: Understanding the Conversion

There are approximately 0.111111 square yards in a square foot, which is why we divide by 9 in the conversion formula.

This conversion helps you understand the area in terms of a larger unit (square yards) which can be useful for various applications.