Area Converter

Convert area units including square feet, square inches, square yards, square meters, acres, hectares, roofing squares, and more for construction estimates.

Convert Area

1 square foot = 0.111111 square yards
Your converted area result will appear here.

Common area conversions

Square feet to square yards:
1 ft² = 0.111111 yd²

Square yards to square feet:
1 yd² = 9 ft²

Square feet to roofing squares:
100 ft² = 1 roofing square

Acres to square feet:
1 acre = 43,560 ft²

Where area conversions are used

Area conversions are useful for room measurements, flooring estimates, roof takeoffs, drywall coverage, paint coverage, tile projects, land parcels, slabs, patios, and construction planning.

Use this converter when comparing imperial, metric, roofing, and land area units.

What your area result means

Your result shows the entered area converted from the starting unit into the selected ending unit. The converter also shows the conversion rate used so you can verify the calculation.

For material estimates, remember that this converter only changes units. Flooring, roofing, drywall, and paint projects may still need waste, overlap, cuts, or product-specific coverage added separately.

Area converter tips

Frequently asked questions

How many square feet are in a square yard?

There are 9 square feet in 1 square yard.

How many square inches are in a square foot?

There are 144 square inches in 1 square foot.

How many square feet are in a roofing square?

There are 100 square feet in 1 roofing square.

How many square feet are in an acre?

There are 43,560 square feet in 1 acre.

Is this the same as an area calculator?

No. This converter changes one area unit into another. An area calculator usually finds area from length and width measurements.