Convert Indonesian Are to Square Yard easily.
1 a x 119.599 = 119.599 yd²
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If you’ve ever dealt with land surveys in Indonesia or browsed property listings in countries using imperial units, you’ve probably encountered Ares and Square Yards. These two units might seem worlds apart, but they’re both workhorses in their respective regions. Whether you’re a farmer in Java sizing up a rice field or a homeowner in Birmingham calculating lawn area, understanding how to switch between Ares and Square Yards can save time and prevent costly errors. Let’s break it down.
Unit definitions
What is a Indonesian Are (a)?
The Indonesian Are, abbreviated as "a," is a metric unit of area. One Are equals 100 square meters (10m x 10m). It’s widely used in Indonesia for measuring land parcels, agricultural plots, and real estate. The symbol is "a," and it’s part of a larger system where 100 Ares make up 1 Hectare. Fun fact: the word "Are" comes from the Latin "area," meaning vacant piece of land.
What is a Square Yard (yd²)?
A Square Yard, written as yd², is an imperial unit of area. It’s defined as the area of a square with sides measuring 1 yard (3 feet or 36 inches). That’s about 0.836 square meters. You’ll see it used in the U.S. and U.K. for flooring, textiles, and residential property measurements. Ever bought carpet by the Square Yard? That’s where this unit shines.
Conversion formula
Converting Indonesian Are to Square Yards is straightforward:
- 1 Are = 119.599 Square Yards
- Multiply Ares by 119.599 to get Square Yards.
- To convert back, divide Square Yards by 119.599.
Why 119.599? Since 1 Are = 100 m² and 1 m² ≈ 1.19599 yd², multiplying 100 by 1.19599 gives the magic number.
Example calculations
- Converting 5 Ares to Square Yards:
5 Ares × 119.599 = 597.995 yd²
Rounded to three decimals, that’s 598.0 Square Yards. - Converting 250 Square Yards to Ares:
250 yd² ÷ 119.599 ≈ 2.090 Ares
Practical for understanding smaller imperial plots in metric terms.
Conversion tables
Indonesian Are to Square Yard
| Ares (a) | Square Yards (yd²) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 119.599 |
| 2 | 239.198 |
| 3 | 358.797 |
| 4 | 478.396 |
| 5 | 597.995 |
| 10 | 1,195.99 |
| 20 | 2,391.98 |
| 50 | 5,979.95 |
| 100 | 11,959.9 |
Square Yard to Indonesian Are
| Square Yards (yd²) | Ares (a) |
|---|---|
| 100 | 0.836 |
| 500 | 4.180 |
| 1,000 | 8.361 |
| 2,500 | 20.902 |
| 5,000 | 41.805 |
| 10,000 | 83.610 |
Historical background and usage
The Are was introduced during the French revolution as part of the metric system, designed to unify measurements. Indonesia adopted it during the Dutch colonial era, and it stuck post independence due to its simplicity. Farmers and urban planners benifit from its decimal structure. No fractions, just clean multiples of 10.
Square Yards, on the other hand, have medieval roots. The yard itself was standardized in England under King Henry I, supposedly based on the distance from his nose to his thumb. While the Are thrives in metric nations, Square Yards persist in countries resistant to metrication. It’s a tale of two systems: one born from revolution, the other from monarchy.
Interesting facts
- Metric vs. Imperial: Indonesia officially uses the metric system, but traditional units like the "Tumbak" still appear in rural areas. One Tumbak equals 14.25 Square Meters.
- Textile Trade: Square Yards dominate the global fabric trade. A standard sari from India uses about 5.5 Square Yards of material.
- Sports Fields: A FIFA soccer field is 7,140 Square Yards (roughly 60 Ares) . Next time you watch a match, imagine converting the pitch size in real time!
- Urban Density: Jakarta’s average apartment size is 70 Square Yards (0.585 Ares). Compare that to a New York studio at 500 Square Yards (4.18 Ares).
- Agriculture: One Hectare (100 Ares) can produce 4–6 tons of rice annually in Indonesia. That’s 11,959.9 Square Yards of productive land.
FAQ
The Are is part of the metric system, which Indonesia adopted for standardization. It simplifies large-area calculations, especially in agriculture and urban planning.
One Indonesian Are equals approximately 119.599 Square Yards. Multiply the number of Ares by 119.599 for accurate conversions.
Yes, Square Yards are used in countries like the U.S. and U.K. for textiles, flooring, and small land measurements. It’s less common in scientific contexts.
Absolutely. Divide the number of Square Yards by 119.599 to get the equivalent in Ares. Our converter tool handles bidirectional calculations.
An Are is 100 square meters, while an Acre is 4,046.86 square meters. They’re used in different regions—Ares in metric countries, Acres in imperial systems.