Convert sabin to square yard
Please provide values below to convert sabin [sabin] to square yard [yd^2], or Convert square yard to sabin.
How to Convert Sabin to Square Yard
1 sabin = 0.111111111111111 yd^2
Example: convert 15 sabin to yd^2:
15 sabin = 15 × 0.111111111111111 yd^2 = 1.66666666666667 yd^2
Sabin to Square Yard Conversion Table
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Sabin
The sabin is a unit of luminous intensity used to measure the brightness of light sources, specifically in photometry.
History/Origin
Named after the French physiologist Charles-Édouard Guillaume, the sabin was introduced in the early 20th century as a unit to quantify luminous intensity, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts related to light measurement.
Current Use
The sabin is rarely used today; it has been largely replaced by the candela in the International System of Units (SI). However, it may still appear in historical data or specialized fields related to light measurement.
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.