Convert square yard to square rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert square yard [yd^2] to square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)], or Convert square rod (US survey) to square yard.
How to Convert Square Yard to Square Rod (Us Survey)
1 yd^2 = 0.0330577197425532 sq rd (US)
Example: convert 15 yd^2 to sq rd (US):
15 yd^2 = 15 × 0.0330577197425532 sq rd (US) = 0.495865796138298 sq rd (US)
Square Yard to Square Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
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.