Convert Decare to Square Yard for Land Measurements

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Quick Insight

1 decare = 1,195.99 square yard

Knowing this helps real estate agents in Turkey accurately price properties, as a typical 2 decare lot equals about 2,392 square yards—ideal for visualization when comparing with local sizes.

💡 Tip: Think of 1 decare as 1.2 football fields.

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Formula: yd² = daa × 1,195.9906

The decare, equal to 1,000 square meters, is primarily used in Turkey and parts of the Balkans for land measurement. Converting to square yards—a unit common in English-speaking countries—requires precision: 1 decare equals approximately 1,195.99 square yards. This conversion is key for international property transactions and land assessment across different measurement systems.

Why This Conversion Matters

Land valuation errors directly impact property transactions, agricultural planning, and legal documentation. With 1 decare equaling 1,195.99 square yards, a 1% conversion error on a 100-decare property means a discrepancy of approximately 11,960 square yards—potentially affecting property value assessments by thousands of dollars and creating legal complications in cross-border transactions.

Real-World Examples

International Real Estate & Property Valuation

Real estate professionals working across Turkey, Greece, and English-speaking markets must accurately convert land measurements for property listings, appraisals, and purchase agreements. Buyers and sellers from different regions rely on precise conversions to understand property size and fair market value. Legal documents frequently require measurements in both systems to ensure enforceability across jurisdictions.

Examples:

Residential property: 2 decares = 2,391.98 square yards (approximately 0.5 acres)
Commercial plot: 50 decares = 59,799.50 square yards (approximately 12.36 acres)
Agricultural land: 500 decares = 597,995.00 square yards (approximately 123.55 acres)

Pro Tips:

✓Always include both decare and square yard measurements in international property listings to accommodate buyers from different regions
✓For quick estimates: 1 decare ≈ 1,196 square yards or roughly 1/4 acre (more precisely 0.2471 acres)

Agricultural Land Management & Surveying

Agricultural professionals managing land in Turkey and the Balkans frequently need to communicate with international partners, agricultural consultants, and equipment manufacturers based in English-speaking countries. Accurate land measurement conversions are critical for calculating crop yields, pesticide applications, fertilizer requirements, and irrigation planning. Surveyors must provide measurements in both systems for official documentation.

Examples:

Small vineyard: 3 decares = 3,587.97 square yards (ideal for quality wine production)
Olive grove: 25 decares = 29,899.75 square yards (approximately 6.18 acres)
Grain field: 200 decares = 239,198.00 square yards (approximately 49.42 acres)

Pro Tips:

✓Convert land measurements before calculating yield per unit area—use square yards for consistency with international agricultural databases
✓Remember the precise factor: 1 decare = 1,195.9900 square yards for official agricultural records

Quick Reference Table

decares	square yards
1 daa	1195.99 yd²
2 daa	2391.98 yd²
5 daa	5979.95 yd²
10 daa	11959.9 yd²
20 daa	23919.8 yd²

Formula: yd² = daa × conversion factor

History & Background

The decare emerged from the metric system's land measurement framework, defined as exactly 1,000 square meters (10m × 100m). Adopted in Turkey and Balkan countries during metric system implementation, the decare became the standard for property registration and agricultural assessment in these regions. The square yard, originating from medieval English measurements (1 yard = 3 feet), became standardized in English-speaking countries and remains the legal unit for property measurement in the United States, United Kingdom, and Commonwealth nations.

Regional Usage

Turkey and Balkans

In Turkey, Greece, Bulgaria, and surrounding regions, the decare is the official unit for property registration, agricultural land classification, and government land records. Property deeds, tax assessments, and agricultural subsidies are calculated in decares. Real estate listings usually show decare measurements, though international properties increasingly include square yard or acre conversions for cross-border buyers.

United Kingdom and United States

English-speaking countries primarily use square yards, acres, and square feet for property measurement. Real estate transactions, legal documents, and property surveys are conducted exclusively in these units. International buyers from Turkey or Greece working with UK/US properties must convert decare measurements to square yards to understand property size and compare values with local properties.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Using 1,200 instead of 1,195.99 as the conversion factor

This 0.33% error compounds markedly on larger properties. A 100-decare property would show 120,000 square yards instead of 119,599 square yards—a difference of 401 square yards or approximately 0.083 acres. On a $500,000 property, this could represent a $415 valuation error.

✓ Use the precise conversion factor: 1 decare = 1,195.9900 square yards (or 1,195.99 for most practical purposes)

Confusing decares with dekares or mixing up with hectares (1 hectare = 10 decares)

Converting a 10-decare property as if it were 1 hectare (10 decares) and then converting incorrectly results in massive errors. This could lead to legal disputes over property boundaries and valuation discrepancies exceeding $100,000 on commercial properties.

✓ Remember: 1 decare = 1,000 m² = 1,195.99 square yards; 1 hectare = 10 decares = 11,959.90 square yards. Verify the unit symbol before converting.

Did You Know?

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Turkey's standardized land measurement system uses decares exclusively for all official property registration, making it one of the few countries where this unit remains the primary land measurement standard. A typical Turkish residential property of 2 decares equals 2,391.98 square yards—roughly the size of two basketball courts combined.

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The conversion factor between decares and square yards (1,195.99) is derived from the exact mathematical relationship: 1 decare = 1,000 m² = 1,000 ÷ 0.83612736 square yards = 1,195.99 square yards. This precise relationship ensures consistency across international property transactions and legal documentation.

Pro Tips

✓For mental math: multiply decares by 1,200 to get an approximate square yard value; for exact calculations, use 1,195.99
✓Remember: 1 decare ≈ 0.2471 acres or roughly 1/4 acre—useful for comparing Turkish properties with English-speaking market listings
✓Always verify property measurements in original documents before converting; some older Turkish properties may list measurements in different units (square meters, stremmata, or local historical measurements)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many square yards are in one decare?

One decare equals exactly 1,195.9900 square yards. This precise conversion factor comes from the metric definition of a decare as 1,000 square meters, and the standard conversion of 1 square meter to 1.19599 square yards. For practical purposes, you can round to 1,196 square yards for quick estimates, but use the full precision (1,195.99) for legal documents, property valuations, and official transactions where accuracy is critical.

Why do Turkey and Balkans use decares while English-speaking countries use square yards?

Turkey and Balkan countries adopted the metric system and its derived land measurement units (decare = 1,000 m²) during modernization efforts. English-speaking countries, Especially the United States and United Kingdom, maintain traditional imperial measurements including the square yard for historical, legal, and practical reasons. This creates the need for conversions in international property transactions. The decare's metric foundation makes it easy to convert to other metric units but requires precise calculation when converting to imperial square yards.