Square Meter to Square Yard Converter
Convert square metres to square yards (gaj). One square metre equals about 1.19599 square yards.
The square metre is the metric unit of area; the square yard — called gaj in South Asia — is common for quoting plots and floor space. One square metre equals about 1.19599 square yards, because a yard (0.9144 m) is slightly shorter than a metre. This converter turns square metres into square yards, square feet and gaj.
How to convert square metres to square yards
| Square metres | Square yards |
|---|---|
| 1 m² | 1.196 sq yd |
| 10 m² | 11.96 sq yd |
| 50 m² | 59.8 sq yd |
| 100 m² | 119.6 sq yd |
Worked example
A 75 m² apartment: 75 × 1.19599 = 89.7 square yards (about 89.7 gaj).
Square metre, square yard and gaj
Gaj is simply the local name for a square yard (9 square feet). Since 1 m² = 10.7639 sq ft and 1 sq yd = 9 sq ft, one square metre works out to 1.19599 sq yd. Property in India and Pakistan is often listed in gaj, so this conversion helps compare it against metric floor areas.