Acre to Square Yard Converter
Convert Acres to Square Yards
Quick Conversions
How to Convert Acres to Square Yards
To convert from acres (ac) to square yards (yd²), you multiply the area in acres by 4840. For more information about acres as a unit of measurement, visit our acres page.
Formula
Square Yards = Acres × 4840
or
yd² = ac × 4840
Step-by-step process
- Take the area in acres.
- Multiply it by 4840.
- The result is the equivalent area in square yards.
Examples
- 1 ac = 1 × 4840 = 4840 yd²
- 5 ac = 5 × 4840 = 24200 yd²
- 10 ac = 10 × 4840 = 48400 yd²
- 100 ac = 100 × 4840 = 484000 yd²
When to Convert Acres to Square Yards
This conversion is useful when working with land measurements in countries that use imperial units.
Real Estate
Property sizes are often advertised in acres in countries like the United States, and converting to square yards can be useful for detailed planning.
Agriculture
Farm sizes and agricultural plots are commonly measured in acres, but converting to square yards can be useful for detailed planning.
Common Acres to Square Yards Conversions
Here is a table of common conversions for quick reference:
| Acres (ac) | Square Yards (yd²) | Acres (ac) | Square Yards (yd²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4,840 | 10 | 48,400 |
| 2 | 9,680 | 20 | 96,800 |
| 5 | 24,200 | 50 | 242,000 |
| 10 | 48,400 | 100 | 484,000 |
| 20 | 96,800 | 200 | 968,000 |
| 50 | 242,000 | 500 | 2,420,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many square yards are in an acre?
There are 4,840 square yards in an acre.
How do I convert square yards to acres?
To convert from square yards to acres, you divide the area in square yards by 4840. For example, 10,000 yd² is equal to 10,000 / 4840 = 2.066 ac.