Convert square rod (US survey) to square hectometer
Please provide values below to convert square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)] to square hectometer [hm^2], or Convert square hectometer to square rod (US survey).
How to Convert Square Rod (Us Survey) to Square Hectometer
1 sq rd (US) = 0.002529295325 hm^2
Example: convert 15 sq rd (US) to hm^2:
15 sq rd (US) = 15 × 0.002529295325 hm^2 = 0.037939429875 hm^2
Square Rod (Us Survey) to Square Hectometer 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 Hectometer
A square hectometer (hm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one hectometer (100 meters).
History/Origin
The square hectometer originated from the metric system's adoption, where 'hecto' denotes a factor of 100. It has been used primarily in scientific and geographical contexts to measure large areas.
Current Use
The square hectometer is rarely used in everyday measurements but is occasionally employed in scientific, environmental, and geographical studies to express large land or area measurements.