Convert rood to square hectometer
Please provide values below to convert rood [rood] to square hectometer [hm^2], or Convert square hectometer to rood.
How to Convert Rood to Square Hectometer
1 rood = 0.10117141056 hm^2
Example: convert 15 rood to hm^2:
15 rood = 15 × 0.10117141056 hm^2 = 1.5175711584 hm^2
Rood to Square Hectometer Conversion Table
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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.
Square Hectometer
A square hectometer (hm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one hectometer (100 meters).
History/Origin
The square hectometer originated from the metric system's adoption, where 'hecto' denotes a factor of 100. It has been used primarily in scientific and geographical contexts to measure large areas.
Current Use
The square hectometer is rarely used in everyday measurements but is occasionally employed in scientific, environmental, and geographical studies to express large land or area measurements.