Square Yard Calculator: Feet to Yards
This square yard calculator converts room or yard measurements into square yards, the unit carpet, sod, turf and some flooring is sold by in the US. Enter the length and width in feet and inches for up to four areas, such as several rooms, and the calculator adds them up, divides the square feet by 9 and shows the total in square yards, square feet and square meters. Add a waste allowance for seams and cuts and a price per square yard to get the total cost in dollars, rounded up to whole yards the way stores sell it.
Square Yard Calculator
Convert room dimensions in feet and inches to square yards, add waste and price the job.
How to use the Square Yard Calculator
- Enter the length and width of each area in feet and inches.
- Add a waste percent for cuts and seams (10% is typical).
- Enter the price per square yard, if you know it.
- Read the square yards to buy and the total cost.
Formula
square yards = (length ft × width ft) ÷ 9 · cost = square yards × price per square yard
Features
- Feet and inches input
- Up to four rooms or areas
- Waste allowance
- Total cost in dollars
- Square feet, yards and meters
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate square yards?
Multiply length by width in feet to get square feet, then divide by 9. A 12 ft × 15 ft room is 180 sq ft, or 20 sq yd.
How many square feet are in a square yard?
9 square feet, because a yard is 3 feet and 3 × 3 = 9.
How much waste should I add for carpet?
About 10% for simple rooms and 15% or more for rooms with odd shapes, closets or patterned carpet that must line up.
How do I measure a room in square yards?
Measure the longest length and width wall to wall, include closets and doorways, then use the calculator. Measure each room separately for an L-shaped space.
How much does a 20 square yard room cost at $25 per square yard?
20 × $25 = $500, before waste, pad and installation.