Square Yard to Square Feet

A Square Yard (sq.yd. or yd²) is an imperial unit of area equivalent to the space of a square with one-yard sides. In India, this unit is popularly known as ‘Gaj’, and it is one of the most common measurements used for pricing and selling residential plots of land, particularly in northern India. One square yard is exactly equal to 9 square feet.

The use of Gaj provides a convenient mid-sized unit that bridges the gap between the smaller square foot and the larger acre, making it perfect for defining the size of individual housing plots.

The Square Foot (sq.ft. or ft²) is an imperial unit of area that stands as the most common and widely understood measurement in the Indian real estate market. It is defined as the area of a square with one-foot sides. This unit's dominance in India is due to its practical size for describing space in apartments, houses, and offices, creating a standardized language easily understood by all.

Calculating square footage is simple: multiply the length of a space in feet by its width. This ease of use is a key reason for its popularity. It is also a standard unit in countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, making it important for international property or design standards.