Square Yard → Square Feet — contractor-friendly units
Core idea
Convert square yards to square feet with the exact factor 1 yd² = 9 ft².
How it works
Formula: Square feet = Square yards × 9.
- Enter yd²
- Multiply by 9
- UI shows rounded values; internal numbers keep precision
Sanity checks
- 1 yd² → 9 ft²
- 10 yd² → 90 ft²
- 50 yd² → 450 ft²
Shortcuts
- Back‑convert: yd² = ft² ÷ 9
- Typical waste: add 10–15% for flooring/carpeting
Pitfalls
- Confusing linear yards with square yards
- Forgetting to include cut/waste allowances
Micro‑examples
- 12 yd² → 108 ft²
- 30 yd² → 270 ft²
- 60 yd² → 540 ft²
Mini‑FAQ
- Exact constant? 9 ft² per yd²
- Precision? 0–1 decimals for quotes; 2+ for take‑offs
- Cross‑unit? 1 m² ≈ 1.196 yd²
Action tip
Ask contractors to specify units in all quotes and include both yd² and ft² for clarity.