Convert square rod (US survey) to acre (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)] to acre (US survey) [ac (US)], or Convert acre (US survey) to square rod (US survey).
How to Convert Square Rod (Us Survey) to Acre (Us Survey)
1 sq rd (US) = 0.00624999986120455 ac (US)
Example: convert 15 sq rd (US) to ac (US):
15 sq rd (US) = 15 × 0.00624999986120455 ac (US) = 0.0937499979180683 ac (US)
Square Rod (Us Survey) to Acre (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
Acre (Us Survey)
An acre (US survey) is a unit of area used primarily in land measurement, equal to 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,046.86 square meters.
History/Origin
The acre originated in medieval England as a measure of land area that could be plowed in one day with a yoke of oxen. It was standardized in the United States based on the survey system, maintaining its traditional size for land measurement purposes.
Current Use
The acre (US survey) is still used in the United States for real estate, agriculture, and land planning, especially in rural and agricultural contexts, although the metric system is increasingly adopted globally.