Convert square yard to square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert square yard [yd^2] to square centimeter [cm^2], or Convert square centimeter to square yard.
How to Convert Square Yard to Square Centimeter
1 yd^2 = 8361.2736 cm^2
Example: convert 15 yd^2 to cm^2:
15 yd^2 = 15 × 8361.2736 cm^2 = 125419.104 cm^2
Square Yard to Square Centimeter 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.
Square Centimeter
A square centimeter (cm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one centimeter.
History/Origin
The square centimeter has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring small surfaces in science, engineering, and everyday contexts.
Current Use
It is commonly used in fields such as geometry, manufacturing, and science to measure small areas, including in specifications for materials, biological measurements, and surface areas in various applications.