Online calculator to convert square yards to acres (yd2 to ac) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Area units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between square yards and acres.
What is a square yard (yd2)?
A square yard is a unit of area in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for square yard is yd2 or sq yd. There are 4,840 square yards in an acre. A square yard is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 yard on each side.
What is an acre (ac)?
An acre is a unit of area in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for acre is ac. There are 0.00020661 acres in a square yard.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from yd2 to acres is:
acres = yd2 ÷ 4,840
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from square yards to acres (yd2 to ac).
Square Yards to Acres Conversion Example
Task: Convert 50,000 square yards to acres (show work) Formula: yd2 ÷ 4,840 = acres Calculations: 50,000 yd2 ÷ 4,840 = 10.33057851 acres Result: 50,000 yd2 is equal to 10.33057851 acres
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from yd2 to acres.
Square Yards to Acres Conversion Chart
| square yards (yd2) | acres (ac) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd2 | 0.00020661 acres |
| 2 yd2 | 0.00041322 acres |
| 3 yd2 | 0.00061983 acres |
| 4 yd2 | 0.00082645 acres |
| 5 yd2 | 0.00103306 acres |
| 6 yd2 | 0.00123967 acres |
| 7 yd2 | 0.00144628 acres |
| 8 yd2 | 0.00165289 acres |
| 9 yd2 | 0.0018595 acres |
| 10 yd2 | 0.00206612 acres |
| 20 yd2 | 0.00413223 acres |
| 30 yd2 | 0.00619835 acres |
| 40 yd2 | 0.00826446 acres |
| 50 yd2 | 0.01033058 acres |
| 75 yd2 | 0.01549587 acres |
| 100 yd2 | 0.02066116 acres |
| 250 yd2 | 0.05165289 acres |
| 500 yd2 | 0.10330579 acres |
| 750 yd2 | 0.15495868 acres |
| 1,000 yd2 | 0.20661157 acres |
| 2,500 yd2 | 0.51652893 acres |
| 5,000 yd2 | 1.03305785 acres |
| 7,500 yd2 | 1.54958678 acres |
| 10,000 yd2 | 2.0661157 acres |
| 25,000 yd2 | 5.16528926 acres |
| 50,000 yd2 | 10.33057851 acres |
| 75,000 yd2 | 15.49586777 acres |
| 100,000 yd2 | 20.66115702 acres |
| 250,000 yd2 | 51.65289256 acres |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Area units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| square inches | in2 or sq in | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square feet | ft2 or sq ft | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square yards | yd2 or sq yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| acres | ac | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square miles | mi2 or sq mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square millimeters | mm2 | Metric System |
| square centimeters | cm2 | Metric System |
| square decimeters | dm2 | Metric System |
| square meters | m2 | Metric System |
| square decameters | dam2 | Metric System |
| square hectometers | hm2 | Metric System |
| hectares | ha | Metric System |
| square kilometers | km2 | Metric System |
Note: For area conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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