Convert square yard to township
Please provide values below to convert square yard [yd^2] to township [twnsp], or Convert township to square yard.
How to Convert Square Yard to Township
1 yd^2 = 8.9675160697888e-09 twnsp
Example: convert 15 yd^2 to twnsp:
15 yd^2 = 15 × 8.9675160697888e-09 twnsp = 1.34512741046832e-07 twnsp
Square Yard to Township 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.
Township
A township is a unit of land measurement or administrative division, often used to describe a subdivision of a county or municipality.
History/Origin
Historically, townships originated as land divisions in colonial America and were used for administrative and land surveying purposes. The concept varies by country, with some regions using it as a local government unit and others as a cadastral division.
Current Use
Today, townships are used primarily in certain countries like the United States and Canada for administrative, land surveying, and local governance purposes, though their specific functions and boundaries can differ regionally.