Square Yards Calculator
Calculate area in square yards and estimate material costs for landscaping, flooring, and construction projects
Calculate Area in Square Yards
Length of the area to be calculated
Width of the area to be calculated
Cost estimation for materials like grass, carpet, concrete, etc.
Area & Cost Results
Formula: Area = Length × Width
Calculation: 0.000 yd × 0.000 yd = 0.000 yd²
Key Conversion: 1 yd² = 9 ft² = 1,296 in² = 0.836 m²
Project Size Analysis
Practical Examples
Garden Turf Project (Reference Example)
Dimensions: 120 ft × 80 ft
Convert to yards: 40 yd × 26.67 yd
Area calculation: 40 × 26.67 = 1,066.7 yd²
Cost at $3/yd²: 1,066.7 × $3 = $3,200.00
Equivalent: 9,600 ft² (1,066.7 × 9)
Living Room Carpet
Dimensions: 5 yards × 7 yards
Area calculation: 5 × 7 = 35 yd²
Equivalent: 315 ft² (35 × 9)
Cost at $25/yd²: 35 × $25 = $875.00
Driveway Concrete
Dimensions: 60 ft × 12 ft
Convert to yards: 20 yd × 4 yd
Area calculation: 20 × 4 = 80 yd²
Cost at $50/yd²: 80 × $50 = $4,000.00
Square Yard Conversions
Length Conversions
Typical Material Costs
Calculation Tips
Measure length and width in the same units for accuracy
Add 10-15% extra for waste and cutting when ordering materials
Remember: 1 yard = 3 feet, so 1 yd² = 9 ft²
Get multiple quotes for larger projects to compare pricing
Understanding Square Yards
What is a Square Yard?
A square yard (yd²) is a unit of area measurement equal to a square with sides of one yard each. It's commonly used in the United States for measuring areas like rooms, yards, and construction materials. One square yard equals 9 square feet or 1,296 square inches.
Common Applications
- •Carpet and flooring installation
- •Landscaping and turf installation
- •Concrete and paving projects
- •Fabric and textile measurements
Conversion Formula
Area (yd²) = Length (yd) × Width (yd)
Cost = Area (yd²) × Price per yd²
Key Relationships
1 yd² = 9 ft² = 1,296 in²
Length Relationships
1 yard = 3 feet = 36 inches
Large Area Units
1 acre = 4,840 yd²
US Standard: Square yards are primarily used in the United States for construction and landscaping projects, while most other countries use square meters.