Difference Between Square Meter (sq m) and Square Yard (sq yd)
Square Meter and Square Yard are both units used to measure area, but they belong to different measurement systems. A Square Meter (m²) is part of the metric system and is widely used in most countries, while a Square Yard (yd²) belongs to the imperial system and is more common in countries like the USA, UK, and India for land or property measurements.
Basis of Comparison
Square Meter (sq m)
Square Yard (sq yd)
Meaning
A metric unit used to measure area.
An imperial unit used to measure area.
Measurement System
Metric system
Imperial system
Symbol
sq m or m²
sq yd or yd²
Conversion Value
1 Square Meter = 1.19599 Square Yards
1 Square Yard = 0.8361 Square Meters
Used In
Most countries that follow the metric system.
Common in the USA, UK, and India.
Size
Slightly larger than a square yard.
Slightly smaller than a square meter.
Common Uses
Used for construction, architecture, and global measurements.
Used in real estate and local land records.
Ease of Use
Preferred for international and scientific use.
Preferred for traditional and local property deals.
Square Meter (Sq M) to Square Yard (Sq yd) Conversion Table
Square Meter (Sq M)
Square Yard (Sq yd)
0.5 Square Meter to Square Yard
0.5980
1 Square Meter to Square Yard
1.1960
2 Square Meter to Square Yard
2.3920
3 Square Meter to Square Yard
3.5880
4 Square Meter to Square Yard
4.7840
5 Square Meter to Square Yard
5.9800
10 Square Meter to Square Yard
11.9599
15 Square Meter to Square Yard
17.9398
20 Square Meter to Square Yard
23.9198
25 Square Meter to Square Yard
29.8998
50 Square Meter to Square Yard
59.7995
100 Square Meter to Square Yard
119.5990
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