Square Yard (yd²) – A Versatile Imperial Unit for Medium Areas

The square yard (yd²) is an imperial unit of area that equals the area of a square with sides of one yard. It is especially useful in landscaping, interior design, and construction projects where moderate surface measurements are required.

History & Background:The square yard has been a standard measurement in many English-speaking countries and remains widely used for practical applications in home improvement and property development.

Applications:Square yards are common in estimating the area for carpeting, tiling, and garden planning.

Conversion Table

UnitConversion FactorEquivalent of 1 yd²
Square Yard (yd²)1 yd² = 1 yd²1
Square Foot (ft²)1 yd² = 9 ft²9
Square Meter (m²)1 yd² ≈ 0.836127 m²0.836127
Square Kilometer (km²)1 yd² ≈ 8.3613e-7 km²8.3613e-7
Acre1 yd² ≈ 0.000206612 acres0.000206612
Hectare1 yd² ≈ 0.000083613 m² (or 0.000083613 ha)0.000083613
Square Inch (in²)1 yd² = 1296 in²1296

This comprehensive conversion data shows the square yard’s relation to both metric and imperial units, aiding in precise calculations for medium-scale projects.