Convert area (square yards) to linear yards based on material width. Essential for buying fabric, carpet, wallpaper, and any material sold off a roll.
The Square Yard to Linear Yard Calculator is a tool used to quickly calculate measurements, conversions, and estimates so you can plan materials and project decisions with confidence.
Linear Yards = Square Yards ÷ Width (in yards). To convert width from inches to yards: divide by 36. So 54 inches = 1.5 yards.
Width = 54 ÷ 36 = 1.5 yd. Linear yards = 10 ÷ 1.5 = 6.67 linear yards off the bolt.
Width = 12 ft = 4 yd. Linear yards = 30 ÷ 4 = 7.5 linear yards = 22.5 linear feet of carpet.
Square yards = Linear yards × Width (in yards). 10 linear yards of 54" fabric = 10 × 1.5 = 15 square yards.
Linear yards needed for common areas by material width.
| Area (yd²) | 36" wide | 54" wide | 12' carpet |
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Divide yd² by width in yards. 10 yd² ÷ 1.5 yd (54") = 6.67 linear yards.
Square yard = area (9 ft²). Linear yard = length (3 ft). Width is needed to convert between them.
Room area (yd²) ÷ roll width (yd). For 12 ft roll: yd² ÷ 4. For 15 ft roll: yd² ÷ 5.
Linear yards × width (in yards) = square yards.
Fabric is cut across the bolt width, so you buy length. Width is fixed. Price per linear yard includes the width.