Convert Hectares to Square Yards
1 ha = 11959.91 yd²
Conversion Table
| hectares (ha) | square yards (yd²) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 5979.95 |
| 1 | 11959.91 |
| 2 | 23919.81 |
| 5 | 59799.53 |
| 10 | 119599.06 |
| 25 | 298997.64 |
| 50 | 597995.28 |
| 100 | 1195990.56 |
| 250 | 2989976.4 |
| 500 | 5979952.81 |
| 1000 | 11959905.61 |
How to Convert hectares to square yards
To convert hectares to square yards, multiply the value by the conversion factor:
For example: 10 ha = 119599.06 yd²
About hectares and square yards
The Conversion Formula
To convert hectares to square yards, multiply the value by the conversion factor: 1 ha = 11959.91 yd². For a worked example, suppose you need to convert 25 ha to square yards: 25 × 11959.91 = 298997.64 yd². To convert in the opposite direction, divide by 11959.91, or equivalently multiply by 0.0000836127.
About hectares
The hectare (ha) is the primary unit for measuring land in the metric world. Derived from 'hecto' (hundred) and 'are' (a historical unit of 100 m²), a hectare is 100 ares, or 10,000 square meters. It is approximately 2.47 acres. It is the language of international agriculture, forestry, and rural planning. hectares are commonly used in Farm sizes, Vineyards, Forestry management, and Real estate (Europe/Asia), Wildfire reporting.
A standard international rugby field is roughly 1 hectare.
About square yards
The square yard is a traditional imperial unit equal to 9 square feet. Historically vital for the textile trade (measuring cloth), it is now most commonly encountered in the flooring and landscaping industries. When you buy carpet or order topsoil in the US, you are often paying by the square yard. square yards are commonly used in Carpet installation, Landscaping materials, Fabric sales, and Road surfacing, Sod (grass) sales.
A standard pool table playing surface is about 3-4 square yards.
When Would You Convert hectares to square yards?
Converting between hectares and square yards is one of the most common area conversions. You might need this conversion when working with international specifications, following instructions written for a different measurement system, or comparing values across different standards. Having the conversion factor (1 ha = 11959.91 yd²) memorized or bookmarked can save time in professional and everyday contexts alike.