Convert square pole to square yard
Please provide values below to convert square pole [sq pole] to square yard [yd^2], or Convert square yard to square pole.
How to Convert Square Pole to Square Yard
1 sq pole = 30.2500003707569 yd^2
Example: convert 15 sq pole to yd^2:
15 sq pole = 15 × 30.2500003707569 yd^2 = 453.750005561354 yd^2
Square Pole to Square Yard 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 Yard
A square yard is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one yard in length.
History/Origin
The square yard has been used historically in the measurement of land and textiles, originating from the yard measurement system used in the UK and other countries that adopted the imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the square yard is commonly used in real estate, carpeting, and fabric industries, especially in the United States and the UK, for measuring areas of land, floors, and textiles.