Convert square rod to square rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert square rod [sq rd] to square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)], or Convert square rod (US survey) to square rod.
How to Convert Square Rod to Square Rod (Us Survey)
1 sq rd = 0.999996034468612 sq rd (US)
Example: convert 15 sq rd to sq rd (US):
15 sq rd = 15 × 0.999996034468612 sq rd (US) = 14.9999405170292 sq rd (US)
Square Rod to Square Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
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.