Convert square mile (US survey) to rood

Please provide values below to convert square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)] to rood [rood], or Convert rood to square mile (US survey).




How to Convert Square Mile (Us Survey) to Rood

1 mi^2 (US) = 2560.01024001142 rood

Example: convert 15 mi^2 (US) to rood:
15 mi^2 (US) = 15 Γ— 2560.01024001142 rood = 38400.1536001714 rood


Square Mile (Us Survey) to Rood Conversion Table

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Square Mile (Us Survey)

A square mile (US survey) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one mile, specifically used in the United States survey system.

History/Origin

The square mile has been used historically in land measurement and mapping in the United States, originating from the British imperial system. It is commonly employed in surveying and land division, especially in rural and agricultural contexts.

Current Use

Today, the square mile (US survey) is primarily used in land surveying, real estate, and geographic data within the United States, particularly for measuring large land areas such as counties, states, and national parks.


Rood

A rood is an old unit of area measurement used primarily in England, equal to a quarter of an acre or 1,210 square yards.

History/Origin

The rood originated in medieval England and was commonly used in land measurement during the Middle Ages. Its usage declined with the standardization of measurement systems in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Current Use

The rood is largely obsolete today and is rarely used outside historical or land survey contexts. It is primarily of historical interest in the study of traditional land measurements.



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