Convert square yard to square perch
Please provide values below to convert square yard [yd^2] to square perch [sq pch], or Convert square perch to square yard.
How to Convert Square Yard to Square Perch
1 yd^2 = 0.0330578508344983 sq pch
Example: convert 15 yd^2 to sq pch:
15 yd^2 = 15 × 0.0330578508344983 sq pch = 0.495867762517474 sq pch
Square Yard to Square Perch 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.
Square Perch
A square perch is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with one perch (16.5 feet) on each side.
History/Origin
The square perch, also known as a square rod or perche, originated in the British Imperial system and was traditionally used in land measurement, especially in the UK and former British colonies.
Current Use
Today, the square perch is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by metric units such as square meters. It may still be encountered in historical land records or in regions where traditional units persist.