Convert square rod (US survey) to square meter
Please provide values below to convert square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)] to square meter [m^2], or Convert square meter to square rod (US survey).
How to Convert Square Rod (Us Survey) to Square Meter
1 sq rd (US) = 25.29295325 m^2
Example: convert 15 sq rd (US) to m^2:
15 sq rd (US) = 15 × 25.29295325 m^2 = 379.39429875 m^2
Square Rod (Us Survey) to Square Meter 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.
Square Meter
A square meter (m^2) is the SI unit of area, representing the area of a square with sides of one meter each.
History/Origin
The square meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the speed of light, and has since become the standard unit for measuring area in the metric system.
Current Use
The square meter is widely used in various fields such as real estate, architecture, land measurement, and engineering to quantify surface areas of spaces and objects.