Convert square yard to square mile (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert square yard [yd^2] to square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)], or Convert square mile (US survey) to square yard.
How to Convert Square Yard to Square Mile (Us Survey)
1 yd^2 = 3.22829287193807e-07 mi^2 (US)
Example: convert 15 yd^2 to mi^2 (US):
15 yd^2 = 15 × 3.22829287193807e-07 mi^2 (US) = 4.84243930790711e-06 mi^2 (US)
Square Yard to Square Mile (Us Survey) 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 Mile (Us Survey)
A square mile (US survey) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one mile, specifically used in the United States survey system.
History/Origin
The square mile has been used historically in land measurement and mapping in the United States, originating from the British imperial system. It is commonly employed in surveying and land division, especially in rural and agricultural contexts.
Current Use
Today, the square mile (US survey) is primarily used in land surveying, real estate, and geographic data within the United States, particularly for measuring large land areas such as counties, states, and national parks.