Convert hectare to rood
Please provide values below to convert hectare [ha] to rood [rood], or Convert rood to hectare.
How to Convert Hectare to Rood
1 ha = 9.88421525868661 rood
Example: convert 15 ha to rood:
15 ha = 15 × 9.88421525868661 rood = 148.263228880299 rood
Hectare to Rood Conversion Table
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Hectare
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used to measure land.
History/Origin
The hectare was introduced in the metric system in the 19th century to provide a practical unit for land measurement, especially in agriculture and forestry.
Current Use
Hectares are widely used worldwide for measuring large land areas, such as farms, forests, and parks, particularly in countries using the metric system.
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.