Convert square rod (US survey) to square dekameter
Please provide values below to convert square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)] to square dekameter [dam^2], or Convert square dekameter to square rod (US survey).
How to Convert Square Rod (Us Survey) to Square Dekameter
1 sq rd (US) = 0.2529295325 dam^2
Example: convert 15 sq rd (US) to dam^2:
15 sq rd (US) = 15 × 0.2529295325 dam^2 = 3.7939429875 dam^2
Square Rod (Us Survey) to Square Dekameter Conversion Table
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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.
Square Dekameter
A square dekameter (dam²) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one dekameter (10 meters).
History/Origin
The square dekameter originated from the metric system, which was developed in the late 18th century to standardize measurements. It is derived from the dekameter, a metric unit of length, and used primarily in contexts requiring larger area measurements.
Current Use
The square dekameter is rarely used in modern practice, having been largely replaced by the hectare (ha) for land measurement. It may still be encountered in scientific or educational contexts involving metric area conversions.