Convert square rod (US survey) to are
Please provide values below to convert square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)] to are [a], or Convert are to square rod (US survey).
How to Convert Square Rod (Us Survey) to Are
1 sq rd (US) = 0.2529295325 a
Example: convert 15 sq rd (US) to a:
15 sq rd (US) = 15 × 0.2529295325 a = 3.7939429875 a
Square Rod (Us Survey) to Are Conversion Table
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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.
Are
The are is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters.
History/Origin
The are was introduced in France in the 19th century as a convenient unit for measuring land area, particularly in agriculture and real estate.
Current Use
The are is still used in some countries for land measurement, especially in real estate and agriculture, but has largely been replaced by the hectare in most contexts.