Convert square yard to circular mil
Please provide values below to convert square yard [yd^2] to circular mil [circ mil], or Convert circular mil to square yard.
How to Convert Square Yard to Circular Mil
1 yd^2 = 1650118450.29428 circ mil
Example: convert 15 yd^2 to circ mil:
15 yd^2 = 15 × 1650118450.29428 circ mil = 24751776754.4142 circ mil
Square Yard to Circular Mil Conversion Table
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Square Yard
A square yard is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one yard in length.
History/Origin
The square yard has been used historically in the measurement of land and textiles, originating from the yard measurement system used in the UK and other countries that adopted the imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the square yard is commonly used in real estate, carpeting, and fabric industries, especially in the United States and the UK, for measuring areas of land, floors, and textiles.
Circular Mil
A circular mil is a unit of area used to measure the cross-sectional size of wires, representing the area of a circle with a diameter of one mil (one thousandth of an inch).
History/Origin
The circular mil originated in the electrical industry to specify wire sizes before the adoption of metric units. It has been a standard measurement in North America for wire gauge sizes for many decades.
Current Use
Circular mils are still used today in the electrical industry to specify wire cross-sectional areas, especially in North America, although metric units are increasingly common.