Convert square yard to hectare
Please provide values below to convert square yard [yd^2] to hectare [ha], or Convert hectare to square yard.
How to Convert Square Yard to Hectare
1 yd^2 = 8.3612736e-05 ha
Example: convert 15 yd^2 to ha:
15 yd^2 = 15 × 8.3612736e-05 ha = 0.00125419104 ha
Square Yard to Hectare 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.
Hectare
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used to measure land.
History/Origin
The hectare was introduced in the metric system in the 19th century to provide a practical unit for land measurement, especially in agriculture and forestry.
Current Use
Hectares are widely used worldwide for measuring large land areas, such as farms, forests, and parks, particularly in countries using the metric system.