Convert square yard to are
Please provide values below to convert square yard [yd^2] to are [a], or Convert are to square yard.
How to Convert Square Yard to Are
1 yd^2 = 0.0083612736 a
Example: convert 15 yd^2 to a:
15 yd^2 = 15 × 0.0083612736 a = 0.125419104 a
Square Yard to Are Conversion Table
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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.
Are
The are is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters.
History/Origin
The are was introduced in France in the 19th century as a convenient unit for measuring land area, particularly in agriculture and real estate.
Current Use
The are is still used in some countries for land measurement, especially in real estate and agriculture, but has largely been replaced by the hectare in most contexts.