Online calculator to convert acres to square yards (ac to yd2) 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 acres and square yards.
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.
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.
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 acres to yd2 is:
yd2 = acres x 4,840
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from acres to square yards (ac to yd2).
Acres to Square Yards Conversion Example
Task: Convert 20 acres to square yards (show work) Formula: acres x 4,840 = yd2 Calculations: 20 acres x 4,840 = 96,800 yd2 Result: 20 acres is equal to 96,800 yd2
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from acres to yd2.
Acres to Square Yards Conversion Chart
| acres (ac) | square yards (yd2) |
|---|---|
| 1 acres | 4,840 yd2 |
| 2 acres | 9,680 yd2 |
| 3 acres | 14,520 yd2 |
| 4 acres | 19,360 yd2 |
| 5 acres | 24,200 yd2 |
| 6 acres | 29,040 yd2 |
| 7 acres | 33,880 yd2 |
| 8 acres | 38,720 yd2 |
| 9 acres | 43,560 yd2 |
| 10 acres | 48,400 yd2 |
| 20 acres | 96,800 yd2 |
| 30 acres | 145,200 yd2 |
| 40 acres | 193,600 yd2 |
| 50 acres | 242,000 yd2 |
| 75 acres | 363,000 yd2 |
| 100 acres | 484,000 yd2 |
| 250 acres | 1,210,000 yd2 |
| 500 acres | 2,420,000 yd2 |
| 750 acres | 3,630,000 yd2 |
| 1,000 acres | 4,840,000 yd2 |
| 2,500 acres | 12,100,000 yd2 |
| 5,000 acres | 24,200,000 yd2 |
| 7,500 acres | 36,300,000 yd2 |
| 10,000 acres | 48,400,000 yd2 |
| 25,000 acres | 121,000,000 yd2 |
| 50,000 acres | 242,000,000 yd2 |
| 75,000 acres | 363,000,000 yd2 |
| 100,000 acres | 484,000,000 yd2 |
| 250,000 acres | 1,210,000,000 yd2 |
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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