In 1 square yards there are 0.000207 acres. Meanwhile in 1 acres there are 4,840 square yards. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Acres to Square yards calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert square yards to acres, use this fixed land-measure rule: 1 acre = 4,840 square yards.
Example:
This conversion works for any area you need to change from sq yd to acres.
There are 4,840 square yards in 1 acre. This is a fixed land-area conversion used in the U.S. and other places that use imperial and U.S. customary units.
To convert square yards to acres, divide the number of square yards by 4,840.
Formula:
Acres = Square yards ÷ 4,840
To convert acres to square yards, multiply the number of acres by 4,840.
Formula:
Square yards = Acres × 4,840
1,000 sq yd ÷ 4,840 = 0.2066 acres (rounded).
So, 1,000 square yards is about 0.2066 acres.
5,000 sq yd ÷ 4,840 = 1.0331 acres (rounded).
So, 5,000 square yards is about 1.0331 acres.
10,000 sq yd ÷ 4,840 = 2.0661 acres (rounded).
So, 10,000 square yards is about 2.0661 acres.
An acre is defined as 43,560 square feet. Since 1 square yard = 9 square feet, you divide 43,560 by 9 to get 4,840 square yards.
Yes. Square yard and yard squared mean the same thing. Both describe area, not length.
A square yard is the area of a square that is 1 yard by 1 yard.
A square yard equals 9 square feet. It matters because many land listings use square feet, square yards, and acres. Knowing how they relate helps you convert between units without confusion.
Yes. Acres measure total area, no matter the shape. You just need the total area in square yards first. Then divide by 4,840 to get acres.
Both measure area, but they fit different needs.
Rounding depends on your use. For quick estimates, rounding to 2 to 4 decimal places is common. For legal or survey work, use more decimals or rely on a formal measurement.
Square yards and acres are most common in places that use imperial or U.S. customary units. Many countries use square meters and hectares instead, but acres still appear in land sales and older records.
A simple estimate is to remember:
5,000 square yards is a little over 1 acre.
For better accuracy, always divide by 4,840.
Common errors include:
The Calculate Box tool to convert square yards to acres uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a square yards value in the box and have it instantly converted to acres.