Convert township to square rod
Please provide values below to convert township [twnsp] to square rod [sq rd], or Convert square rod to township.
How to Convert Township to Square Rod
1 twnsp = 3686399.95481791 sq rd
Example: convert 15 twnsp to sq rd:
15 twnsp = 15 × 3686399.95481791 sq rd = 55295999.3222686 sq rd
Township to Square Rod Conversion Table
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Township
A township is a unit of land measurement or administrative division, often used to describe a subdivision of a county or municipality.
History/Origin
Historically, townships originated as land divisions in colonial America and were used for administrative and land surveying purposes. The concept varies by country, with some regions using it as a local government unit and others as a cadastral division.
Current Use
Today, townships are used primarily in certain countries like the United States and Canada for administrative, land surveying, and local governance purposes, though their specific functions and boundaries can differ regionally.
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.