Convert square rod (US survey) to square foot
Please provide values below to convert square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)] to square foot [ft^2], or Convert square foot to square rod (US survey).
How to Convert Square Rod (Us Survey) to Square Foot
1 sq rd (US) = 272.251082957027 ft^2
Example: convert 15 sq rd (US) to ft^2:
15 sq rd (US) = 15 × 272.251082957027 ft^2 = 4083.7662443554 ft^2
Square Rod (Us Survey) to Square Foot 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 Foot
A square foot is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The square foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary systems for measuring areas, especially in real estate and construction, dating back to the adoption of the imperial system in the UK and its influence in the US.
Current Use
Today, the square foot is widely used in real estate, architecture, and interior design in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units to measure property sizes, building areas, and land plots.