Square Meter to Square Yard Converter

What is square meters?

To convert square meters (sq. m) to square yards (sq. yd.), simply multiply the given value by 1.19599. For instance, if you need to convert 9 square meters to square yards, apply the formula:

Conversion formulas: sq m to sq ft

Example calculations

Converting sq m to sq yd - If you have an area of 300 square meter:

• Area in Sq Yd = Area in Sq M × 1.19599
• Area in Sq Yd = 300 × 1.19599
• Area in Sq Yd = 358,79

Square Yard: definition and history

Definition of Square Yard

The square yard (sq. yd. or yd2) is an imperial unit of area measurement, defined as the area of a square with each side measuring one yard (3 feet or 36 inches). This unit is commonly used for land measurement, construction, and sports field dimensions. It remains widely utilized in countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India, and Pakistan.

Historical Background

The origin of the yard, and consequently the square yard, has been traced back to medieval England. Early theories suggest that a yard was initially based on the length of a man’s belt or girdle. In the 12th century, King Henry I standardized the yard based on the length of his arm, measuring from his nose to his thumb when his arm was outstretched.

During the reign of Henry VII, the yard was temporarily replaced by the Ell, a longer unit of measurement equivalent to 1.25 yards. However, Queen Elizabeth I later reinstated the yard as the official English unit of measurement.

In 1959, after various refinements, the yard was officially defined as:

1 yard = 0.9144 meters

This definition was established through an agreement among the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Modern Uses of Square Yard

Today, the square yard is still commonly used in:

• Real estate and land measurement, especially in countries following the imperial system.
• Textiles and carpets, where fabric dimensions are often given in square yards.
• Sports, including football, golf, and cricket, where field dimensions sometimes incorporate yards.

Despite the increasing adoption of the metric system, the square yard remains a relevant and widely recognized unit in various industries worldwide.