Convert hectare to square pole
Please provide values below to convert hectare [ha] to square pole [sq pole], or Convert square pole to hectare.
How to Convert Hectare to Square Pole
1 ha = 395.368605501658 sq pole
Example: convert 15 ha to sq pole:
15 ha = 15 × 395.368605501658 sq pole = 5930.52908252487 sq pole
Hectare to Square Pole Conversion Table
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Hectare
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used to measure land.
History/Origin
The hectare was introduced in the metric system in the 19th century to provide a practical unit for land measurement, especially in agriculture and forestry.
Current Use
Hectares are widely used worldwide for measuring large land areas, such as farms, forests, and parks, particularly in countries using the metric system.
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.