Square Feet to Square Yard Converter
Convert square feet to square yards (gaj). Divide square feet by 9.
A square yard is 9 square feet, so to convert square feet to square yards you divide by 9. In India the square yard is called gaj, so this also gives the area in gaj. The converter also shows square metres.
How to convert square feet to square yards
Square yards = square feet ÷ 9
| Square feet | Square yards |
|---|---|
| 900 sq ft | 100 sq yd |
| 1,000 sq ft | 111.11 sq yd |
| 1,500 sq ft | 166.67 sq yd |
| 2,250 sq ft | 250 sq yd |
Worked example
A 1,800 sq ft flat: 1,800 ÷ 9 = 200 square yards (200 gaj).
Square feet, square yards and gaj
Converting square feet to square yards is common when comparing a flat's built-up area (usually in square feet) with a plot advertised in square yards or gaj. Dividing by 9 gives the answer instantly.
Frequently asked questions
How many square yards is 900 sq ft?
Exactly 100 square yards.
How many square feet in a square yard?
9 square feet.
Is square yard the same as gaj?
Yes — gaj is the Hindi word for square yard.
How many square yards is 1,000 sq ft?
About 111.11 square yards.
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