Hectares (ha) to Square yards (yd²) Conversion
Hectares
The hectare is a unit of area equal to exactly 10,000 square metres (100 m × 100 m), the standard unit for measuring agricultural land, forest area, and nature reserves internationally. The word derives from the Greek hekaton (hundred) and the French are (100 m²). One hectare is approximately 2.471 acres, and global food production statistics and deforestation rates are almost universally expressed in hectares.
Square yards
The square yard is a unit of area equal to exactly 0.83612736 square metres (the square of 0.9144 m). It is used in the United States for measuring carpet, flooring, and fabric quantities, where materials are priced and sold by the square yard. Sports fields in the US — particularly American football — use square yards for area specifications.
| Hectares (ha) | Square yards (yd²) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ha | 1,195.99 yd² |
| 1 ha | 11,959.9005 yd² |
| 2 ha | 23,919.8009 yd² |
| 3 ha | 35,879.7014 yd² |
| 5 ha | 59,799.5023 yd² |
| 10 ha | 119,599.0046 yd² |
| 20 ha | 239,198.0093 yd² |
| 30 ha | 358,797.0139 yd² |
| 50 ha | 597,995.0232 yd² |
| 100 ha | 1,195,990.0463 yd² |
| 1000 ha | 11,959,900.463 yd² |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many square yards are in 1 hectares?
1 hectares (ha) is exactly 11,960 square yards (yd²).
How do I convert hectares to square yards?
Multiply the value in hectares by 11,960 to get the result in square yards. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.