Square Yards Calculator
Calculate the square yards of any rectangular space quickly and easily
To calculate square yards, follow these simple steps:
- Measure the length of the area in yards
- Measure the width of the area in yards
- Multiply the length by the width to get the square yards
- For irregular shapes, break the area into rectangles and add the results
The formula is: Square Yards = Length × Width
- Carpet and flooring installation
- Landscaping and lawn care
- Concrete and paving projects
- Sports field measurements
- Construction material estimation
- Fabric and textile measurements
- Property area calculations
- Use a reliable measuring tape or laser measure
- Convert all measurements to yards before calculating
- Account for any alcoves or bump-outs
- Round measurements to the nearest quarter yard
- Double-check all measurements
- Add 10% extra for waste in flooring projects
- Document your measurements with a sketch
Common square yard conversions:
- 1 square yard = 9 square feet
- 1 square yard = 0.836127 square meters
- 1 square meter = 1.19599 square yards
- 1 square foot = 0.111111 square yards
Our calculator automatically provides all three measurements, saving you the time of manual conversion.
Why use square yards instead of square feet?
Square yards are commonly used for larger areas and certain materials like carpet, turf, and landscaping materials. They can make calculations simpler when working with bulk materials.
How do I calculate square yards for an irregular space?
For irregular spaces, divide the area into regular rectangles, calculate the square yards for each section, and add them together for the total area.
Should I order extra material when using square yards?
Yes, it's recommended to order 10-15% extra material for most projects to account for waste, cuts, and pattern matching, especially for flooring and landscaping projects.