Convert square yard to square kilometer
Please provide values below to convert square yard [yd^2] to square kilometer [km^2], or Convert square kilometer to square yard.
How to Convert Square Yard to Square Kilometer
1 yd^2 = 8.3612736e-07 km^2
Example: convert 15 yd^2 to km^2:
15 yd^2 = 15 × 8.3612736e-07 km^2 = 1.25419104e-05 km^2
Square Yard to Square Kilometer 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 Kilometer
A square kilometer is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one kilometer each.
History/Origin
The square kilometer has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring large land areas such as countries and regions.
Current Use
It is commonly used in geography, urban planning, and environmental studies to quantify land and area sizes, especially in contexts requiring large-scale measurements.