Convert square rod to square pole
Please provide values below to convert square rod [sq rd] to square pole [sq pole], or Convert square pole to square rod.
How to Convert Square Rod to Square Pole
1 sq rd = 1 sq pole
Example: convert 15 sq rd to sq pole:
15 sq rd = 15 × 1 sq pole = 15 sq pole
Square Rod to Square Pole 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 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.