Definition: A square yard is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides one yard (3 feet) in length.
History/origin: The square yard is part of the imperial and US customary systems, often used for measuring larger areas than square feet.
Current use: Square yards are used in the US, UK, and other countries for land measurement, textiles, and flooring.
Definition: A square foot is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides one foot in length.
History/origin: The foot as a unit dates back to ancient times and was standardized in the imperial and US customary measurement systems.
Current use: Square feet are widely used in the United States and other countries that use imperial units for measuring area, especially in real estate and construction.
| Square Yards (sq yd) | Square Feet (sq ft) |
|---|---|
| 1.000 | 9.000 |
| 0.500 | 4.500 |
| 2.000 | 18.000 |
| 4.000 | 36.000 |
| 8.000 | 72.000 |
| 10.000 | 90.000 |
| 0.100 | 0.900 |
| 0.010 | 0.090 |
| 3.000 | 27.000 |
| 7.500 | 67.500 |
1 square yard = 9 square feet
1 square foot = 0.111111 square yards
Example: convert 10 square yards to square feet:
10 × 9 = 90 square feet