How to convert square yards to square kilometers
To convert a measurement in square yards to square kilometers, multiply the value by 0.000000836127. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the square meter.
For example, to convert 5 yd² to square kilometers: 5 × 0.000000836127 = 0.000004180637 km².
What is a square yard?
A square yard is an imperial and US customary unit of area equal to the area of a square one yard on each side, or 9 square feet, about 0.836 square meters. The square yard is a traditional unit still common in the flooring and textile trades, where carpet and fabric are priced and sold by the square yard in the US, UK, and South Asia.
Common uses of square yards include: Carpet and flooring sales; Fabric and upholstery area; Land plots in South Asia (gaj); Landscaping and paving in imperial countries.
What is a square kilometer?
A square kilometer is a metric unit of area equal to the area of a square one kilometer on each side, or 1,000,000 square meters. The square kilometer became the standard unit for large land areas as the metric system spread. It is used for the areas of cities, countries, lakes, and other geographic features worldwide.
Common uses of square kilometers include: Areas of cities, countries, and regions; Land, forest, and agricultural coverage; Lake and reservoir surface area; Population density (people per km²).
Square Yards to square kilometers worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 yd² = 0.000000836127 km² 5 yd² = 0.000004180637 km² 10 yd² = 0.000008361274 km² 50 yd² = 0.000041806368 km² 100 yd² = 0.000083612736 km²
Frequently asked questions
How many square kilometers are in one square yard?
One square yard (yd²) equals 0.000000836127 square kilometers (km²). Multiply any value in square yards by 0.000000836127 to convert to square kilometers.
How do I convert square yards to square kilometers?
Multiply the value in square yards by 0.000000836127. For example, 5 yd² × 0.000000836127 = 0.000004180637 km².
How do I convert square kilometers to square yards?
Multiply the value in square kilometers by 1,195,990.0463, or divide by 0.000000836127. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the square yard to square kilometer conversion exact?
Yes. Area conversions derive from the exact 1959 international definitions of the meter, yard, and foot, so the factors are exact.
What is the formula for square yards to square kilometers?
The formula is: km² = yd² × 0.000000836127. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the square meter.