Convert Vietnamese Ngan to Square Yard effortlessly.
1 ngan x 598 = 598 yd²
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Imagine you’re sipping coffee in Hanoi, scrolling through a property listing for a rice field in the countryside. The description says it’s 3 Ngan, but your mind automatically visualizes spaces in Square Yards. That’s where this conversion becomes your best friend. Whether you’re dealing with cross-border real estate, academic research, or just satisfying curiosity, bridging these two measurement worlds is simpler than you think.
Unit definitions
What is a Vietnamese Ngan (ngan)?
The Ngan is a traditional area unit primarily used in Vietnam, especially for agricultural and rural land. One Ngan equals 500 square meters (m²). You’ll often encounter it alongside the Sao, another local unit. For context, a typical small family farm in Vietnam might be 2-3 Ngan.
Symbol: None officially, but "ngan" is written out
Common uses: Land measurement, real estate, farming
Definition: 1 Ngan = 500 m²
What is a Square Yard (yd²)?
The Square Yard, part of the imperial system, is widely used in the United States, United Kingdom, and former British colonies. It’s ideal for smaller areas like textiles, flooring, or residential plots. Picture a square yoga mat—that’s roughly 1.3 Square Yards.
Symbol: yd²
Common uses: Real estate, construction, crafts
Definition: 1 yd² = 0.83612736 m²
Conversion formula
To convert Ngan to Square Yards:
Square Yards = Ngan × 598.0
(Since 1 Ngan = 500 m² ÷ 0.83612736 m²/yd² ≈ 598.0 yd²)
For reverse calculations:
Ngan = Square Yards ÷ 598.0
Example calculations
- Converting 2.5 Ngan to Square Yards:
2.5 Ngan × 598 = 1,495 yd²
That’s about half the size of an Olympic swimming pool’s surface area. - Converting 1,000 yd² to Ngan:
1,000 yd² ÷ 598 ≈ 1.67 Ngan
Roughly the size of two basketball courts combined.
Conversion tables
Vietnamese Ngan to Square Yards
| Ngan | Square Yards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 598.0 |
| 2 | 1,196.0 |
| 3 | 1,794.0 |
| 4 | 2,392.0 |
| 5 | 2,990.0 |
| 10 | 5,980.0 |
| 20 | 11,960.0 |
| 50 | 29,900.0 |
Square Yards to Vietnamese Ngan
| Square Yards | Ngan (approx) |
|---|---|
| 100 | 0.17 |
| 500 | 0.84 |
| 1,000 | 1.67 |
| 5,000 | 8.36 |
| 10,000 | 16.72 |
From rice fields to real estate: A brief history
The Ngan took root during Vietnam’s agrarian history, tailored for measuring rice paddies and communal land. While the metric system became official in 1964, traditional units like Ngan persist in rural conversations. It’s not uncommon to hear elders in villages refer to land sizes in Ngan, almost like a cultural shorthand.
The Square Yard, meanwhile traveled globally through British colonization. Its staying power in industries like textiles (think fabric sold by the yard) and property listings in Commonwealth nations makes it a practical counterpart to the Ngan. Fun fact, Some historians argue that the standardization of these units in the 19th century benifit international trade, despite occasional confusion.
Interesting facts
- Urban vs. Rural: In Ho Chi Minh City, land is usually priced per square meter, but venture into the Mekong Delta, and Ngan becomes the go-to unit.
- Textile Ties: Before metric dominance, 1 Square Yard of silk was a luxury trade item between Vietnam and Europe.
- Sporty Comparison: 1 Ngan (598 yd²) equals roughly 1.5 NBA basketball courts.
- Global neighbors: Myanmar’s traditional unit, the Pe, is close to 1/10th of a Ngan.
- Eco Impact: A single Ngan of rice paddy can produce enough rice to feed one person for a year.
FAQ
This conversion helps international buyers, developers, or researchers working with Vietnamese land records where Ngan is commonly used.
Yes, it’s standardized as 500m², though older regional variations might differ slightly.
1 Sao equals 360m² in northern Vietnam, so 1 Ngan (500m²) is roughly 1.39 Sao there.
Always consult local authorities, but our tool provides accurate general conversions for planning purposes.
It comes from the British imperial system, historically based on the area of a square with one-yard sides.