Convert Square yard (yd²) (yd2) to Square foot (ft²) (ft2)
Category: Area
2.5 yd2 = 22.5 ft2
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert square yard (yd²) to square foot (ft²)
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Area and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Examples
Linear unit conversions use standardized factors; many are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Common mistakes
- Squaring a length conversion factor incorrectly or forgetting to square it.
About Area
Area equals length squared. It appears in real estate, land management, material takeoffs, and GIS. Square meters are SI standard; acres and hectares are common for land reporting in different regions.
About Square yard (yd²)
Square yard (yd²)
Area of a 1-yard square. Used in turf, carpets, and some sports surfaces.
History: Historic textile trade preferred yards; modern specs retain yd² for compatibility.
About Square foot (ft²)
Square foot (ft²)
Area of a square 1 ft by 1 ft. Common in real estate listings, tiles, and HVAC sizing in imperial contexts.
History: Tied to the international foot since 1959 to ensure exact conversions to metric areas.
Related conversions from yd2
- yd2 → acre Acre
- yd2 → ha Hectare (ha)
- yd2 → km2 Square kilometer (km²)
- yd2 → m2 Square meter (m²)
Related conversions to ft2
- acre → ft2 Acre
- ha → ft2 Hectare (ha)
- km2 → ft2 Square kilometer (km²)
- m2 → ft2 Square meter (m²)