Hectare (ha) to Square Yard (yd²) Conversion Guide
A hectare (ha) is a metric unit of area commonly used for measuring large plots of land, equivalent to 10,000 square meters. A square yard (yd²) is an imperial unit of area used primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom. Converting hectares to square yards is essential when comparing land areas across different measurement systems.
Conversion Formula
To convert hectares to square yards, use the following formula:
Square Yards = Hectares × 11,959.9
This formula is based on the fact that one hectare equals approximately 11,959.9 square yards.
Example Conversion
For example, to convert 2 hectares to square yards:
Square Yards = 2 ha × 11,959.9 = 23,919.8 yd²
Therefore, 2 hectares is equal to 23,919.8 square yards.
Quick Reference Table
Here is a quick reference for common hectare to square yard conversions:
- 0.5 ha = 5,979.95 yd²
- 1 ha = 11,959.9 yd²
- 5 ha = 59,799.5 yd²
- 10 ha = 119,599 yd²
- 20 ha = 239,198 yd²
Conclusion
Converting hectares to square yards is straightforward using the multiplication factor of 11,959.9. This conversion is particularly useful for real estate, agriculture, and land management professionals who work with both metric and imperial units.