Square Yards to Square Meters Converter
Convert square yards to square meters instantly. One square yard equals exactly 0.8361274 square meters. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert square yards to square meters
Worked example: convert 48 square yards to square meters. Using square meters ← square yards × 0.83612736, we get 48 × 0.83612736 = 40.134113 m². To check the result, convert back: 40.134113 m² ÷ 0.83612736 = 48 sq yd.
Square yards to square meters chart
| Square yards (sq yd) | Square meters (m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 sq yd | 0.8361274 m² |
| 2 sq yd | 1.672255 m² |
| 3 sq yd | 2.508382 m² |
| 4 sq yd | 3.344509 m² |
| 5 sq yd | 4.180637 m² |
| 6 sq yd | 5.016764 m² |
| 8 sq yd | 6.689019 m² |
| 10 sq yd | 8.361274 m² |
| 12 sq yd | 10.03353 m² |
| 15 sq yd | 12.54191 m² |
| 20 sq yd | 16.72255 m² |
| 25 sq yd | 20.90318 m² |
| 30 sq yd | 25.08382 m² |
| 40 sq yd | 33.44509 m² |
| 50 sq yd | 41.80637 m² |
| 75 sq yd | 62.70955 m² |
| 100 sq yd | 83.61274 m² |
| 150 sq yd | 125.4191 m² |
| 200 sq yd | 167.2255 m² |
| 250 sq yd | 209.0318 m² |
| 500 sq yd | 418.0637 m² |
| 1,000 sq yd | 836.1274 m² |
Square meters to square yards (reverse)
| Square meters (m²) | Square yards (sq yd) |
|---|---|
| 1 m² | 1.19599 sq yd |
| 2 m² | 2.39198 sq yd |
| 5 m² | 5.97995 sq yd |
| 10 m² | 11.9599 sq yd |
| 20 m² | 23.9198 sq yd |
| 50 m² | 59.7995 sq yd |
| 100 m² | 119.599 sq yd |
| 250 m² | 298.9975 sq yd |
| 500 m² | 597.995 sq yd |
| 1,000 m² | 1,195.99 sq yd |
About the square yard and the square meter
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.
The square meter is the SI unit of area. It describes room sizes, apartments, flooring and building plots in most of the world.
One square meter equals 1.19599 square yards, which makes the square meter the larger unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in square yards and square meters
| Everyday example (approximate) | In square yards | In square meters |
|---|---|---|
| A bedroom | 14.352 sq yd | 12 m² |
| A parking space | 14.95 sq yd | 12.5 m² |
| A one-bedroom apartment | 59.8 sq yd | 50 m² |
| A tennis court | 311.87 sq yd | 260.76 m² |
| A basketball court | 522.17 sq yd | 436.6 m² |
| A soccer pitch | 8,539.4 sq yd | 7,140 m² |
Square yards to square meters FAQ
How many square meters are in one square yard?
One square yard equals exactly 0.83612736 square meters. In the other direction, one square meter equals 1.19599 square yards.
How do I convert square yards to square meters without a calculator?
convert 48 square yards to square meters. Using square meters ← square yards × 0.83612736, we get 48 × 0.83612736 = 40.134113 m². To check the result, convert back: 40.134113 m² ÷ 0.83612736 = 48 sq yd. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 0.84. Then 48 sq yd is about 40.32 m², compared with the exact 40.1341 m² (an error of 0.46%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a basketball court in square meters?
A basketball court is about 522.17 square yards, which is 436.6 square meters. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the square yards and square meters the same in every country?
The square yard is exactly 0.83612736 m². The square meter is the SI unit of area and the same worldwide.