Convert square rod to square kilometer
Please provide values below to convert square rod [sq rd] to square kilometer [km^2], or Convert square kilometer to square rod.
How to Convert Square Rod to Square Kilometer
1 sq rd = 2.529285295e-05 km^2
Example: convert 15 sq rd to km^2:
15 sq rd = 15 × 2.529285295e-05 km^2 = 0.00037939279425 km^2
Square Rod to Square Kilometer 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 Kilometer
A square kilometer is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one kilometer each.
History/Origin
The square kilometer has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring large land areas such as countries and regions.
Current Use
It is commonly used in geography, urban planning, and environmental studies to quantify land and area sizes, especially in contexts requiring large-scale measurements.