Convert square hectometer to square yard
Please provide values below to convert square hectometer [hm^2] to square yard [yd^2], or Convert square yard to square hectometer.
How to Convert Square Hectometer to Square Yard
1 hm^2 = 11959.9004630108 yd^2
Example: convert 15 hm^2 to yd^2:
15 hm^2 = 15 × 11959.9004630108 yd^2 = 179398.506945162 yd^2
Square Hectometer to Square Yard Conversion Table
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Square Hectometer
A square hectometer (hm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one hectometer (100 meters).
History/Origin
The square hectometer originated from the metric system's adoption, where 'hecto' denotes a factor of 100. It has been used primarily in scientific and geographical contexts to measure large areas.
Current Use
The square hectometer is rarely used in everyday measurements but is occasionally employed in scientific, environmental, and geographical studies to express large land or area measurements.
Square Yard
A square yard is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one yard in length.
History/Origin
The square yard has been used historically in the measurement of land and textiles, originating from the yard measurement system used in the UK and other countries that adopted the imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the square yard is commonly used in real estate, carpeting, and fabric industries, especially in the United States and the UK, for measuring areas of land, floors, and textiles.