Convert Square yard (yd²) (yd2) to Square meter (m²) (m2)
Category: Area
1 yd2 = 0.836127 m2
High-precision rounding: 6 decimals
How to convert square yard (yd²) to square meter (m²)
We convert by pivoting through the SI base unit for Area and applying exact factors where applicable.
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Examples
Linear unit conversions use standardized factors; many are exact by definition (e.g., 1 in = 25.4 mm, 1 ft = 0.3048 m).
Common mistakes
- Squaring a length conversion factor incorrectly or forgetting to square it.
About Area
Area equals length squared. It appears in real estate, land management, material takeoffs, and GIS. Square meters are SI standard; acres and hectares are common for land reporting in different regions.
About Square yard (yd²)
Square yard (yd²)
Area of a 1-yard square. Used in turf, carpets, and some sports surfaces.
History: Historic textile trade preferred yards; modern specs retain yd² for compatibility.
About Square meter (m²)
Square meter (m²)
SI unit of area; equals the area of a square 1 m on a side. Used from floor plans to satellite remote sensing products.
History: Defined from the meter; fundamental for land measurement and building codes.
Related conversions from yd2
- yd2 → acre Acre
- yd2 → ha Hectare (ha)
- yd2 → ft2 Square foot (ft²)
- yd2 → km2 Square kilometer (km²)