Convert square decimeter to square yard
Please provide values below to convert square decimeter [dm^2] to square yard [yd^2], or Convert square yard to square decimeter.
How to Convert Square Decimeter to Square Yard
1 dm^2 = 0.0119599004630108 yd^2
Example: convert 15 dm^2 to yd^2:
15 dm^2 = 15 × 0.0119599004630108 yd^2 = 0.179398506945162 yd^2
Square Decimeter to Square Yard Conversion Table
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Square Decimeter
A square decimeter (dm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The square decimeter is derived from the decimeter, a metric unit of length, and has been used in metric measurements for expressing small to moderate areas, especially in scientific and engineering contexts since the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The square decimeter is used in various fields such as engineering, architecture, and science for measuring small surface areas, particularly where metric units are standard and precise measurements are required.
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.