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Acres to Square Yards (ac to yd²) Converter

1 acre (ac) = 4,840 square yards (yd²). To convert acres to square yards, multiply by 4,840: 5 ac × 4,840 = 24,200 yd².

1 ac = 4840 yd²
Convert the other way: Square Yards to Acres

Quick facts

How to convert acres to square yards

  1. Take the value in acres.
  2. Multiply it by 4,840 (the number of square yards in one acre).
  3. Round the result to the precision you need.
yd² = ac × 4,840

Worked example (a small farm): 5 ac × 4,840 = 24200 yd².

To convert square yards back to acres, multiply by 0.000206612, or divide by 4,840.

Source: NIST SP 811 (2008). Marla and kanal use the Punjab standard stated in their definitions; local sizes can differ.

Acres to Square Yards conversion table

Acres to Square Yards conversion table
Acres [ac]Square Yards [yd²]
0.001 ac4.84 yd²
0.01 ac48.4 yd²
0.1 ac484 yd²
0.5 ac2420 yd²
1 ac4840 yd²
2 ac9680 yd²
5 ac24200 yd²
10 ac48400 yd²

ac to yd² chart from 1 to 100

Square Yards to Acres conversion table

Square Yards to Acres conversion table
Square Yards [yd²]Acres [ac]
1 yd²0.0002066116 ac
10 yd²0.0020661157 ac
100 yd²0.020661157 ac
1000 yd²0.2066115702 ac
10000 yd²2.0661157025 ac
100000 yd²20.6611570248 ac
1000000 yd²206.6115702479 ac

Acres vs Square Yards

AcreSquare Yard
Symbolacyd²
Equals1 ac = 4,840 yd²1 yd² = 0.000206612 ac

What is an acre?

A US customary and imperial unit historically based on the area a yoke of oxen could plow in a day. Used in the US and UK for land and real estate.

What is a square yard?

The area of a square with 1-yard sides. Used in the US for carpet and landscaping.

Frequently asked questions

How many square yards are in an acre?

There are 4,840 square yards in 1 acre (1 ac = 4840 yd²).

How many acres are in a square yard?

There are 0.000206612 acres in 1 square yard (1 yd² = 0.0002066116 ac).

How do I convert acres to square yards?

Multiply the number of acres by 4,840. For example, 10 ac × 4,840 = 48,400 yd². To convert back, multiply by 0.000206612.

What is 10 ac in square yards?

10 ac = 48,400 yd².

What is 100 ac in square yards?

100 ac = 484,000 yd².

Is the conversion exact?

Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST SP 811 (2008). Marla and kanal use the Punjab standard stated in their definitions; local sizes can differ). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.

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First published 28 October 2026 · Last reviewed 5 November 2026