Square Yards Calculator
Find an area in square yards from length and width, with a price estimate (for carpet, sod or concrete).
Change the values and press Calculate to work out your own figures.
Enter the rectangle's sizes.
Show the working
- area = length × width
How to use it
Enter the rectangle's sizes.
Lengths can be decimals, fractions or tape entries such as 12' 6 1/2" (in feet or inches). Prices are optional.
Key facts
rectangle = length × width; circle = π r²; triangle (Heron) = √(s(s − a)(s − b)(s − c))
Units
A square yard is 9 square feet, a square foot 144 square inches, and a square meter about 10.764 square feet.
Questions
How many square yards is a 12 × 12 ft room?
16 square yards.
How many square feet in a square yard?
9.
Formulas
rectangle = length × width; circle = π r²; triangle (Heron) = √(s(s − a)(s − b)(s − c))
Sources
Limitations
- Material densities are typical values (the midpoint of the commonly published range); real loads vary with moisture, grading and compaction, so check with your supplier or type in their density.
- Tank results are the geometric volume; real tanks have wall thickness and fittings.