Convert square rod to acre (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert square rod [sq rd] to acre (US survey) [ac (US)], or Convert acre (US survey) to square rod.
How to Convert Square Rod to Acre (Us Survey)
1 sq rd = 0.00624997507663393 ac (US)
Example: convert 15 sq rd to ac (US):
15 sq rd = 15 × 0.00624997507663393 ac (US) = 0.0937496261495089 ac (US)
Square Rod to Acre (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
Acre (Us Survey)
An acre (US survey) is a unit of area used primarily in land measurement, equal to 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,046.86 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 United States based on the survey system, maintaining its traditional size for land measurement purposes.
Current Use
The acre (US survey) is still used in the United States for real estate, agriculture, and land planning, especially in rural and agricultural contexts, although the metric system is increasingly adopted globally.