A square yard of carpet contains 9 square feet. This is because a yard measures 3 feet, and when you calculate the area of a square yard, you multiply the length by the width.
To break it down:
- 1 yard = 3 feet
- Area of a square = length x width
- Area of a square yard = 3 feet x 3 feet = 9 square feet
Therefore, if you’re looking to purchase carpet, remember that for every square yard, you are actually covering 9 square feet of space.