Square meters (m²) to Square yards (yd²) Conversion
Square meters
The square metre is the SI derived unit of area, defined as the area of a square whose sides each measure exactly one metre. It is the standard unit for floor areas in architecture and real estate, land parcels in urban planning, and cross-sectional areas in engineering. The surface area of a tennis court is approximately 260 m², a standard football pitch about 7,140 m², and a hectare equals exactly 10,000 m².
Square yards
The square yard is a unit of area equal to exactly 0.83612736 square metres (the square of 0.9144 m). It is used in the United States for measuring carpet, flooring, and fabric quantities, where materials are priced and sold by the square yard. Sports fields in the US — particularly American football — use square yards for area specifications.
| Square meters (m²) | Square yards (yd²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m² | 0.1196 yd² |
| 1 m² | 1.196 yd² |
| 2 m² | 2.392 yd² |
| 3 m² | 3.588 yd² |
| 5 m² | 5.98 yd² |
| 10 m² | 11.9599 yd² |
| 20 m² | 23.9198 yd² |
| 30 m² | 35.8797 yd² |
| 50 m² | 59.7995 yd² |
| 100 m² | 119.599 yd² |
| 1000 m² | 1,195.99 yd² |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many square yards are in 1 square meters?
1 square meters (m²) is exactly 1.196 square yards (yd²).
How do I convert square meters to square yards?
Multiply the value in square meters by 1.196 to get the result in square yards. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.