A square yard (sq yd or yd²) is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and a few other countries. It is defined as the area of a square with sides that each measure one yard (3 feet) in length.
In terms of square feet, one square yard is equal to 9 square feet (1 yard * 1 yard = 3 feet * 3 feet = 9 square feet).
In terms of square meters, one square yard is approximately equal to 0.836127 square meters.
Square yards are often used in various applications, including real estate, landscaping, and construction, especially in the United States where the customary system of measurements is still prevalent.
An acre (ac) is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and some other countries, especially for measuring land area, particularly in the context of real estate and agriculture.
One acre is equivalent to 43,560 square feet or 4,840 square yards. In terms of square meters, it is approximately 4,046.86 square meters.
To provide some perspective, an acre is roughly the size of a football field, excluding the end zones. It is a common unit for describing land area in rural and suburban areas, as well as for determining the size of plots of land, farms, and other land parcels.