An acre is 4,840 square yards. Plot sizes in square yards (or gaj) become acres by dividing by 4,840.
How to use the Square Yards to Acres Converter
- Type the number of square yards into the Square yards field. Decimals such as 2,420 are fine.
- Read the answer in Acres – it updates as you type, with no button to press.
- To convert the other way, type into Acres and the square yards are recalculated.
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This page converts only yd² ⇄ acre. Need a different unit? Use the general area converter, where you can choose any “from” and “to” unit.
How it works
Both units measure area, so they are always in the same ratio: one square yard equals 0.00020661157 acres. The calculator multiplies the number of square yards you type by 0.00020661157 to give acres, and when you type into the acres field it divides by the same factor to give square yards. Because the ratio never changes, doubling the square yards always doubles the acres. Results are calculated at full precision and rounded only for display (up to eight decimal places, with very large or small values shown in scientific notation).
How to convert square yards to acres
- Write down the value in square yards, for example 4,840 yd².
- Multiply by the conversion factor 0.00020661157 (because 1 square yard = 0.00020661157 acre).
- 4,840 × 0.00020661157 = 1 acre.
- To go back from acres to square yards, divide by 0.00020661157 – or multiply by 4,840.
yd² to acre conversion table
| Square yards | Acres | Acres | Square yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 yd² | 0.020661157 acre | 1 acre | 4,840 yd² |
| 200 yd² | 0.041322314 acre | 2 acre | 9,680 yd² |
| 500 yd² | 0.10330579 acre | 5 acre | 24,200 yd² |
| 1,000 yd² | 0.20661157 acre | 10 acre | 48,400 yd² |
| 2,420 yd² | 0.5 acre | 20 acre | 96,800 yd² |
| 4,840 yd² | 1 acre | 50 acre | 242,000 yd² |
| 10,000 yd² | 2.0661157 acre | 100 acre | 484,000 yd² |
| 1,000 acre | 4,840,000 yd² |
What is a square yard?
A square yard is 9 square feet, about 0.836 m². Carpet, turf and fabric are sold by the square yard in the U.S. and UK, and plots by the square yard (gaj) in India and Pakistan.
What is an acre?
An acre is exactly 43,560 square feet, about 4,047 m². Historically it was the land a team of oxen could plough in a day. It remains the land unit in the U.S. and UK.
Quick mental conversion
For a fast estimate, multiply square yards by about 0.00021 to get acres; the error is about 1.6%. Use the calculator above when you need the exact figure.
Common mistakes to avoid
Converting area with a length factor (1 m = 3.28 ft, but 1 m² = 10.76 ft², not 3.28 ft²), and assuming regional land units such as marla, bigha or katha have one standard size everywhere.
Formula
1 yd² = 0.00020661157 acre1 acre = 4,840 yd²acre = yd² × 0.00020661157Worked example
Inputs — Square yards: 4,840 yd².
Results — Acres = 1 acre.
Frequently asked questions
How many square yards in an acre?
4,840.
How many acres is 1,000 square yards?
About 0.2066 acres.
How do I convert square yards to acres?
Multiply the number of square yards by 0.00020661157. For example, 4,840 yd² × 0.00020661157 = 1 acre.
How do I convert acres back to square yards?
Divide by 0.00020661157 (or multiply by 4,840), or simply type the value into the acres field above.
What is 100 yd² in acres?
100 yd² = 0.020661157 acre.
What is 1,000 yd² in acres?
1,000 yd² = 0.20661157 acre.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST and the SI), so the only difference you may see is rounding in the last displayed digit.
Can I convert to other units on this page?
This page converts only between square yards and acres. To pick any area unit, use the general area converter linked under Related calculators.
What formula does the Square Yards to Acres Converter use?
1 yd² = 0.00020661157 acre.