Convert Acre to Square Yard
Enter the number of acres that you want to convert to square yards.
How to Convert Acres to Square Yards
The acre and square yard are both units of area. By definition, 1 acre equals exactly 4840 square yards. This means to convert acres to square yards, you multiply by 4840.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 acre to square yards:
We need to convert acres to square yards
Since 1 acre = 4840 yd², multiply by 4840
5 × 4840 = 24200
5 acre = 24200 yd²
Acre to Square Yard Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common acre to square yard conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Acres (acre) | Square Yards (yd²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 acre | 484 yd² |
| 0.5 acre | 2420 yd² |
| 1 acre | 4840 yd² |
| 2 acre | 9680 yd² |
| 5 acre | 24200 yd² |
| 10 acre | 48400 yd² |
| 25 acre | 121000 yd² |
| 50 acre | 242000 yd² |
| 100 acre | 484000 yd² |
About These Units
Acre (acre)
An acre equals 43,560 square feet, 4,047 square meters, or approximately 0.405 hectares. Acres are the standard land measurement in the US and UK for farms, lots, and real estate. An American football field (without end zones) is about 1.1 acres. One square mile contains 640 acres.
Square Yard (yd²)
A square yard (yd² or sq yd) equals 9 square feet, 1,296 square inches, or 0.836 square meters. Square yards measure carpeting, flooring, fabric, and landscaping materials in the US. Carpet is often priced per square yard. One acre equals 4,840 square yards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert acres to square yards?
To convert acres to square yards, multiply the value by 4840. For example, 10 acre = 48400 yd².
How many square yards are in 1 acre?
1 acre equals 4840 square yards.
What is the formula for acres to square yards?
The formula is: yd² = acre × 4840.