Convert Acres to square yards
1 acre = 4,840 square yards · yd² = ac × 4,840
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from acres, the land measure used in the US and UK, to square yards, used for carpet and landscaping. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Acres to square yards conversion table
| Acres (ac) | Square yards (yd²) |
|---|---|
| 1 ac | 4,840 yd² |
| 2 ac | 9,680 yd² |
| 3 ac | 14,520 yd² |
| 5 ac | 24,200 yd² |
| 10 ac | 48,400 yd² |
| 15 ac | 72,600 yd² |
| 20 ac | 96,800 yd² |
| 25 ac | 121,000 yd² |
| 50 ac | 242,000 yd² |
| 75 ac | 363,000 yd² |
| 100 ac | 484,000 yd² |
| 250 ac | 1,210,000 yd² |
| 500 ac | 2,420,000 yd² |
| 1,000 ac | 4,840,000 yd² |
The formula
yd² = ac × 4,840Because both units measure area, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many square yards are in a acre?
- There are 4,840 square yards in 1 acre. The formula is yd² = ac × 4,840.
- How do you convert acres to square yards?
- Use the formula yd² = ac × 4,840. For example, 10 acres equals 48,400 square yards.
- Is the acres to square yards conversion exact?
- Yes. Acres and square yards are both units of area, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is ac short for?
- ac is the standard symbol for acre. yd² is the symbol for square yard.