Square Yard to Square Feet Converter

Convert square yards to square feet. 1 square yard equals exactly 9 square feet.

A square yard is the area of a square that is one yard (3 feet) on each side, so it equals 3 × 3 = 9 square feet. In India, square yard is popularly known as gaj, so "100 square yards" and "100 gaj" are the same. This converter turns square yards into square feet, square metres and gaj.

How to convert square yards to square feet

Square feet = square yards × 9
Square yardsSquare feet
1 sq yd9 sq ft
100 sq yd900 sq ft
250 sq yd2,250 sq ft
500 sq yd4,500 sq ft

Worked example

A 200-square-yard plot: 200 × 9 = 1,800 square feet (about 167.2 square metres).

Square yard, gaj and square feet

Because square yard and gaj are the same unit, plot sizes advertised in either are directly comparable, and both convert to square feet by multiplying by 9. Property listings often mix the two — a plot in "square yards" and a flat's built-up area in "square feet" — so this conversion comes up constantly when comparing land to a finished home.

Frequently asked questions

How many square feet in 1 square yard?
Exactly 9 square feet (3 ft × 3 ft).
Is square yard the same as gaj?
Yes. Gaj is the Hindi word for square yard, so they are identical.
How many square yards in 1,000 sq ft?
About 111.11 square yards (1,000 ÷ 9).
Does this conversion change by region?
No — 1 square yard is always 9 square feet everywhere.

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Conversions are for general guidance. Traditional Indian land units vary by region and even by district; always confirm the local definition and official land records before any property transaction.
Written by the CalcPine team · Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated 14 July 2026 · Method: 1 square yard = 9 square feet.