Square decimeter to square yard converter (dm2 to yd2)

Conversion Formula

1 dm2 = 0.011960 yd2

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Square Decimeter = 0.010000 square meters
   1 Square Yard = 0.836127 square meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 dm2 = (0.010000 m²) / (0.836127 m²/yd2) = 0.011960 yd2
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in dm2 by 0.011960 to get the equivalent in yd2

Example Conversion

Convert 5 dm2 to yd2:

5 dm2 × 0.011960 = 0.059800 yd2