Convert acre to square rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert acre [ac] to square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)], or Convert square rod (US survey) to acre.
How to Convert Acre to Square Rod (Us Survey)
1 ac = 159.999363553957 sq rd (US)
Example: convert 15 ac to sq rd (US):
15 ac = 15 × 159.999363553957 sq rd (US) = 2399.99045330936 sq rd (US)
Acre to Square Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Acre
An acre is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and the UK, equal to 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,047 square meters.
History/Origin
The acre originated in medieval England as a measure of land area that could be plowed in one day with a yoke of oxen. It was standardized in the 19th century and has since been used primarily for measuring land, especially in agriculture.
Current Use
Today, the acre is primarily used in real estate, agriculture, and land planning in the United States, the UK, and other countries that use imperial or customary units.
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.