Convert square rod (US survey) to barn
Please provide values below to convert square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)] to barn [b], or Convert barn to square rod (US survey).
How to Convert Square Rod (Us Survey) to Barn
1 sq rd (US) = 2.529295325e+29 b
Example: convert 15 sq rd (US) to b:
15 sq rd (US) = 15 × 2.529295325e+29 b = 3.7939429875e+30 b
Square Rod (Us Survey) to Barn 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.
Barn
A barn is a unit of area used primarily in agriculture to measure land, especially for farming purposes.
History/Origin
The barn originated as a unit of measure in the 19th century, based on the amount of land that could be covered by a barn, roughly equivalent to 40 square rods or about 40 acres, and was used in land surveying and farming contexts.
Current Use
Today, the barn is largely obsolete as a formal measurement unit but is still used colloquially in agriculture to refer to land area, especially in the United States, often informally approximating 40 acres.