Square Kilometers to Square Yards (km² to yd²) Conversion

How much are 1 Square Kilometers in Square Yards ?

1 Square Kilometers are equal to 1,195,990.0463011 Square Yards . Converting 1 Square Kilometers to Square Yards is easy. Simply use our calculator above, or apply the formula to change the length.

What is a Square Kilometers (km²)

Definition: A square kilometer (km²) is a metric unit of area equal to a square with sides of one kilometer.

History: Adopted with the metric system, it replaced traditional units like square miles in many countries for land measurement.

Current Use: Used in geography, land surveying, and environmental studies to measure large land areas.

What is a Square Yards (yd²)

Definition: A square yard (yd²) is an imperial unit of area equal to a square with sides of one yard.

History: Derived from the yard, which originated in medieval England for measuring textiles and land.

Current Use: Still used in real estate, carpeting, and some engineering applications.