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 yards = square metres × 1.19599  (= m² ÷ 0.836127)
Square metresSquare yards
1 m²1.196 sq yd
10 m²11.96 sq yd
50 m²59.8 sq yd
100 m²119.6 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many square yards in 1 square metre?
About 1.19599 square yards.
Is gaj the same as square yard?
Yes — gaj is the South Asian name for a square yard (9 square feet).
How many square metres in 1 square yard?
About 0.836127 m² (a yard is 0.9144 m).
How many square feet in 1 square metre?
10.7639 square feet.

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Conversions use standard internationally-agreed factors and are for general guidance.
Written by the CalcPine team · Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated 15 July 2026 · Method: 1 m² = 1.19599 square yards (÷0.836127).