Convert square pole to square dekameter
Please provide values below to convert square pole [sq pole] to square dekameter [dam^2], or Convert square dekameter to square pole.
How to Convert Square Pole to Square Dekameter
1 sq pole = 0.2529285295 dam^2
Example: convert 15 sq pole to dam^2:
15 sq pole = 15 × 0.2529285295 dam^2 = 3.7939279425 dam^2
Square Pole to Square Dekameter 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 Dekameter
A square dekameter (dam²) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one dekameter (10 meters).
History/Origin
The square dekameter originated from the metric system, which was developed in the late 18th century to standardize measurements. It is derived from the dekameter, a metric unit of length, and used primarily in contexts requiring larger area measurements.
Current Use
The square dekameter is rarely used in modern practice, having been largely replaced by the hectare (ha) for land measurement. It may still be encountered in scientific or educational contexts involving metric area conversions.