How do I Convert Units of Area & Volume Square Feet to Square Yards?

Square feet and square yards are units that measure the area of a flat surface. A square foot is an exact square that measures one foot on all four sides, while a square yard measures one yard on all four sides. There are three feet in every yard, and nine square feet in every square yard. Use this information to convert the measurements or try the automatic square yards to square feet converter in Resources.

Things You'll Need

• Calculator

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Turn the calculator on, and enter the number of square feet.

   • 2

     Push the button that provides a "multiply" function.

   • 3

     Enter the number "9," and press the button with an "=" symbol.

   • 4

     Read the display. This is the number of square feet converted to square yards.