Convert square pole to square rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert square pole [sq pole] to square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)], or Convert square rod (US survey) to square pole.
How to Convert Square Pole to Square Rod (Us Survey)
1 sq pole = 0.999996034468612 sq rd (US)
Example: convert 15 sq pole to sq rd (US):
15 sq pole = 15 × 0.999996034468612 sq rd (US) = 14.9999405170292 sq rd (US)
Square Pole to Square Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Square Pole
A square pole is a unit of area measurement representing the area of a square with one pole (perch) as its side, where one pole equals 16.5 feet, making the area 272.25 square feet.
History/Origin
The square pole originated from traditional land measurement systems used in England and colonial America, primarily for measuring plots of land in rural and agricultural contexts before the widespread adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the square pole is rarely used in modern measurement systems but may still be encountered in historical land records, rural property descriptions, or in regions that retain traditional measurement units.
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.