Online calculator to convert square yards to square decimeters (yd2 to dm2) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Area units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between square yards and square decimeters.
What is a square yard (yd2)?
A square yard is a unit of area in both US Customary Units as well as the Imperial System. The symbol for square yard is yd2 or sq yd. There are 0.0119599 square yards in a square decimeter. A square yard is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 yard on each side.
What is a square decimeter (dm2)?
A square decimeter is a unit of area in the Metric System. The symbol for square decimeter is dm2. There are 83.612736 square decimeters in a square yard. A square decimeter is calculated as the area of a square that has 1 decimeter on each side. The International spelling for this unit is square decimetre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from yd2 to dm2 is:
dm2 = yd2 x 83.612736
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from square yards to square decimeters (yd2 to dm2).
Square Yards to Square Decimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 4 square yards to square decimeters (show work) Formula: yd2 x 83.612736 = dm2 Calculations: 4 yd2 x 83.612736 = 334.450944 dm2 Result: 4 yd2 is equal to 334.450944 dm2
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from yd2 to dm2.
Square Yards to Square Decimeters Conversion Chart
| square yards (yd2) | square decimeters (dm2) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd2 | 83.612736 dm2 |
| 2 yd2 | 167.225472 dm2 |
| 3 yd2 | 250.838208 dm2 |
| 4 yd2 | 334.450944 dm2 |
| 5 yd2 | 418.06368 dm2 |
| 6 yd2 | 501.676416 dm2 |
| 7 yd2 | 585.289152 dm2 |
| 8 yd2 | 668.901888 dm2 |
| 9 yd2 | 752.514624 dm2 |
| 10 yd2 | 836.12736 dm2 |
| 20 yd2 | 1,672.25472 dm2 |
| 30 yd2 | 2,508.38208 dm2 |
| 40 yd2 | 3,344.50944 dm2 |
| 50 yd2 | 4,180.6368 dm2 |
| 75 yd2 | 6,270.9552 dm2 |
| 100 yd2 | 8,361.2736 dm2 |
| 250 yd2 | 20,903.184 dm2 |
| 500 yd2 | 41,806.368 dm2 |
| 750 yd2 | 62,709.552 dm2 |
| 1,000 yd2 | 83,612.736 dm2 |
| 2,500 yd2 | 209,031.84 dm2 |
| 5,000 yd2 | 418,063.68 dm2 |
| 7,500 yd2 | 627,095.52 dm2 |
| 10,000 yd2 | 836,127.36 dm2 |
| 25,000 yd2 | 2,090,318.4 dm2 |
| 50,000 yd2 | 4,180,636.8 dm2 |
| 75,000 yd2 | 6,270,955.2 dm2 |
| 100,000 yd2 | 8,361,273.6 dm2 |
| 250,000 yd2 | 20,903,184 dm2 |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Area units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| square inches | in2 or sq in | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square feet | ft2 or sq ft | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square yards | yd2 or sq yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| acres | ac | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square miles | mi2 or sq mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| square millimeters | mm2 | Metric System |
| square centimeters | cm2 | Metric System |
| square decimeters | dm2 | Metric System |
| square meters | m2 | Metric System |
| square decameters | dam2 | Metric System |
| square hectometers | hm2 | Metric System |
| hectares | ha | Metric System |
| square kilometers | km2 | Metric System |
Note: For area conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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