Convert hectare to square rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert hectare [ha] to square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)], or Convert square rod (US survey) to hectare.
How to Convert Hectare to Square Rod (Us Survey)
1 ha = 395.367037655043 sq rd (US)
Example: convert 15 ha to sq rd (US):
15 ha = 15 × 395.367037655043 sq rd (US) = 5930.50556482565 sq rd (US)
Hectare to Square Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Hectare
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used to measure land.
History/Origin
The hectare was introduced in the metric system in the 19th century to provide a practical unit for land measurement, especially in agriculture and forestry.
Current Use
Hectares are widely used worldwide for measuring large land areas, such as farms, forests, and parks, particularly in countries using the metric system.
Square Rod (Us Survey)
A square rod (US survey) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one rod (16.5 feet) each, used primarily in land measurement.
History/Origin
The square rod originated from the traditional land measurement system in the United States, particularly in surveying and real estate, where the rod was a common unit of length. It has been used historically for measuring plots of land, especially in rural and agricultural contexts.
Current Use
Today, the square rod (US survey) is largely obsolete and replaced by more modern units like acres. However, it may still be encountered in historical land records and surveying documents.