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.
The "square foot (US survey)" is a unit of area used in the United States primarily for land surveying and mapping purposes. It differs from the standard square foot because it is based on the U.S. survey foot, which is a historical unit of length used in land surveying in the United States. The U.S. survey foot is slightly different from the international foot.
One square foot (US survey) is equal to approximately 0.0929034119223 square meters (m²) or about 0.111111 square yards (yd²).
This unit is used in various land-related applications, particularly in the United States, where the U.S. survey foot and the square foot (US survey) are still employed for legal and historical reasons in certain land surveys and property descriptions. It's essential to be aware of the specific units being used when dealing with land measurements to avoid any discrepancies or errors.