Convert square yard to section
Please provide values below to convert square yard [yd^2] to section [sect], or Convert section to square yard.
How to Convert Square Yard to Section
1 yd^2 = 3.22830578512397e-07 sect
Example: convert 15 yd^2 to sect:
15 yd^2 = 15 × 3.22830578512397e-07 sect = 4.84245867768595e-06 sect
Square Yard to Section Conversion Table
| square yard | section |
|---|
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.
Section
A section is a unit of area measurement used to quantify a specific portion of a larger area, typically in land or land-related contexts.
History/Origin
The term 'section' originated from land surveying practices, particularly in the United States Public Land Survey System, where it refers to a square mile area (640 acres). It has been used historically to subdivide land for legal and administrative purposes.
Current Use
Today, 'section' is primarily used in land surveying, real estate, and legal contexts to describe specific parcels of land, especially in regions that follow the Public Land Survey System or similar subdivision methods.