Convert square meter to square rod
Please provide values below to convert square meter [m^2] to square rod [sq rd], or Convert square rod to square meter.
How to Convert Square Meter to Square Rod
1 m^2 = 0.0395368605501658 sq rd
Example: convert 15 m^2 to sq rd:
15 m^2 = 15 × 0.0395368605501658 sq rd = 0.593052908252487 sq rd
Square Meter to Square Rod Conversion Table
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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.
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.