Acre to Square Yard Converter (ac to yd²)
1 acre equals 4,840 square yards — multiply the number of acres by 4,840 to convert. This is an exact, whole-number figure that comes directly from the traditional definition of the acre.
The formula
To convert acres to square yards, multiply by 4,840:
square yards = acres × 4840
For example, 10 ac × 4840 = 48,400 yd². To reverse it, divide by 4,840.
Conversion table
| Acres (ac) | Square yards (yd²) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4,840 |
| 2 | 9,680 |
| 3 | 14,520 |
| 5 | 24,200 |
| 10 | 48,400 |
| 25 | 121,000 |
| 50 | 242,000 |
| 100 | 484,000 |
| 500 | 2,420,000 |
| 1000 | 4,840,000 |
How to convert online
- Type the number of acres into the first box.
- Read the square-yard value instantly in the second box.
- Enter a yd² value to convert back to acres — it works both ways.
Use the Acre to Square Yard Converter — free and instant in your browser.
Where this conversion is used
Square yards are common in landscaping, sports-field layout and South Asian real estate, where plots are often quoted in yards. Converting from acres helps when planning turf, paving or fencing quantities, or when reading property listings that mix acres and square yards.
FAQ
How many square yards are in an acre?
Exactly 4,840 square yards. So 2 acres is 9,680 yd² and 100 acres is 484,000 yd².
How do I convert square yards back to acres?
Divide by 4,840, or multiply by 0.00020661. So 4,840 yd² is exactly 1 acre.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. An acre is defined as 4,840 square yards exactly, so no rounding is needed.
Is this converter free and private?
Yes. It runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded or stored. It is free, needs no sign-up and works offline once loaded.
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- Square Yard to Acre Converter
- Acre to Square Foot Converter
- Acre to Square Meter Converter
- Acre to Hectare Converter
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