Square Meters to Square Yards Converter
Convert square meters to square yards instantly. One square meter equals exactly 1.19599 square yards. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert square meters to square yards
Worked example: convert 12 square meters to square yards. Using square yards ← square meters × 1.195990046, we get 12 × 1.195990046 = 14.351881 sq yd. To check the result, convert back: 14.351881 sq yd ÷ 1.195990046 = 12 m².
Square meters to square yards chart
| Square meters (m²) | Square yards (sq yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 m² | 1.19599 sq yd |
| 2 m² | 2.39198 sq yd |
| 3 m² | 3.58797 sq yd |
| 4 m² | 4.78396 sq yd |
| 5 m² | 5.97995 sq yd |
| 6 m² | 7.17594 sq yd |
| 8 m² | 9.56792 sq yd |
| 10 m² | 11.9599 sq yd |
| 12 m² | 14.35188 sq yd |
| 15 m² | 17.93985 sq yd |
| 20 m² | 23.9198 sq yd |
| 25 m² | 29.89975 sq yd |
| 30 m² | 35.8797 sq yd |
| 40 m² | 47.8396 sq yd |
| 50 m² | 59.7995 sq yd |
| 75 m² | 89.69925 sq yd |
| 100 m² | 119.599 sq yd |
| 150 m² | 179.3985 sq yd |
| 200 m² | 239.198 sq yd |
| 250 m² | 298.9975 sq yd |
| 500 m² | 597.995 sq yd |
| 1,000 m² | 1,195.99 sq yd |
Square yards to square meters (reverse)
| Square yards (sq yd) | Square meters (m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 sq yd | 0.8361274 m² |
| 2 sq yd | 1.672255 m² |
| 5 sq yd | 4.180637 m² |
| 10 sq yd | 8.361274 m² |
| 20 sq yd | 16.72255 m² |
| 50 sq yd | 41.80637 m² |
| 100 sq yd | 83.61274 m² |
| 250 sq yd | 209.0318 m² |
| 500 sq yd | 418.0637 m² |
| 1,000 sq yd | 836.1274 m² |
About the square meter and the square yard
The square meter is the SI unit of area. It describes room sizes, apartments, flooring and building plots in most of the world.
A square yard is 9 square feet. Carpet, turf and fabric are often sold by it in the US and UK, and plots of land in India and Pakistan are commonly quoted in it.
One square meter equals 1.19599 square yards, which makes the square meter the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in square meters and square yards
| Everyday example (approximate) | In square meters | In square yards |
|---|---|---|
| A bedroom | 12 m² | 14.352 sq yd |
| A parking space | 12.5 m² | 14.95 sq yd |
| A one-bedroom apartment | 50 m² | 59.8 sq yd |
| A tennis court | 260.76 m² | 311.87 sq yd |
| A basketball court | 436.6 m² | 522.17 sq yd |
| A soccer pitch | 7,140 m² | 8,539.4 sq yd |
Square meters to square yards FAQ
How many square yards are in one square meter?
One square meter equals exactly 1.195990046 square yards. In the other direction, one square yard equals 0.83612736 square meters.
How do I convert square meters to square yards without a calculator?
convert 12 square meters to square yards. Using square yards ← square meters × 1.195990046, we get 12 × 1.195990046 = 14.351881 sq yd. To check the result, convert back: 14.351881 sq yd ÷ 1.195990046 = 12 m². For a quick estimate, round the factor to 1.2. Then 12 m² is about 14.4 sq yd, compared with the exact 14.3519 sq yd (an error of 0.34%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a one-bedroom apartment in square yards?
A one-bedroom apartment is about 50 square meters, which is 59.8 square yards. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the square meters and square yards the same in every country?
The square meter is the SI unit of area and the same worldwide. The square yard is exactly 0.83612736 m².