How to Convert Price by Square Foot to Square Yard

Calculating using the proper units helps you make sure you figure the right price.

When you measure the area, most Americans use square feet or square yards. However, the unit you choose does not always match the unit used for pricing. For example, you might measure the area of a room that you want to put down new carpet in using square feet, but when you get to the carpet store, you might find the store lists the prices in square yards. In order to accurately figure how much you will have to pay, you need to convert your price in square feet to a price in square yards.

Things You'll Need

• Calculator

Instructions

1. Calculate the price for one square foot by dividing the total price by the total square footage. For example, if you have a cost of $30 for 10 square feet, divide 30 by 10 to find the cost equals $3 per square foot.

2. Multiply the price per square foot by 9 to convert to square yards. For example, if the price per square foot equals $3, multiply $3 by 9 to get $27 per square yard.

3. Divide the price per square foot by 0.111111 to convert to square yards to check your answer. For example, to convert a price of $3 per square foot, divide $3 by 0.111111 to get $27.

References

• 3M Converter Markets: Price Conversion Chart