Convert square rod (US survey) to square mile
Please provide values below to convert square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)] to square mile [mi^2], or Convert square mile to square rod (US survey).
How to Convert Square Rod (Us Survey) to Square Mile
1 sq rd (US) = 9.76566384573817e-06 mi^2
Example: convert 15 sq rd (US) to mi^2:
15 sq rd (US) = 15 × 9.76566384573817e-06 mi^2 = 0.000146484957686073 mi^2
Square Rod (Us Survey) to Square Mile 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 Mile
A square mile is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with sides of one mile each.
History/Origin
The square mile has been used historically in the United States and the United Kingdom for land measurement, especially in surveying and real estate, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, the square mile is primarily used in the United States and the UK for measuring land areas, such as in real estate, geography, and environmental studies, within the context of the 'Area' converter in 'Common Converters'.