Convert sabin to square rod
Please provide values below to convert sabin [sabin] to square rod [sq rd], or Convert square rod to sabin.
How to Convert Sabin to Square Rod
1 sabin = 0.00367309453716648 sq rd
Example: convert 15 sabin to sq rd:
15 sabin = 15 × 0.00367309453716648 sq rd = 0.0550964180574971 sq rd
Sabin to Square Rod Conversion Table
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Sabin
The sabin is a unit of luminous intensity used to measure the brightness of light sources, specifically in photometry.
History/Origin
Named after the French physiologist Charles-Édouard Guillaume, the sabin was introduced in the early 20th century as a unit to quantify luminous intensity, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts related to light measurement.
Current Use
The sabin is rarely used today; it has been largely replaced by the candela in the International System of Units (SI). However, it may still appear in historical data or specialized fields related to light measurement.
Square Rod
A square rod is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one rod in length.
History/Origin
The square rod originated in the British Imperial system, historically used in land measurement, particularly in agriculture and surveying, before the adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the square rod is primarily used in real estate, land measurement, and historical contexts, with limited modern application outside of traditional or legal references.