What is square foot?

A square foot is a unit of area in imperial and US customary systems equal to 144 square inches. It is commonly used in the United States for real estate listings, floor plans, and building layouts.

What is square yard?

A square yard is a unit of area in imperial and US customary systems equal to 9 square feet. It is used in carpet and fabric measurement, as well as in construction and landscaping in the United States.

Worked examples

1 square foot = 0.11111111 square yard

1 square yard = 0.83612736 square metre