Convert square mile (US survey) to square rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)] to square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)], or Convert square rod (US survey) to square mile (US survey).
How to Convert Square Mile (Us Survey) to Square Rod (Us Survey)
1 mi^2 (US) = 102400.00227336 sq rd (US)
Example: convert 15 mi^2 (US) to sq rd (US):
15 mi^2 (US) = 15 × 102400.00227336 sq rd (US) = 1536000.03410041 sq rd (US)
Square Mile (Us Survey) to Square Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Square Mile (Us Survey)
A square mile (US survey) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one mile, specifically used in the United States survey system.
History/Origin
The square mile has been used historically in land measurement and mapping in the United States, originating from the British imperial system. It is commonly employed in surveying and land division, especially in rural and agricultural contexts.
Current Use
Today, the square mile (US survey) is primarily used in land surveying, real estate, and geographic data within the United States, particularly for measuring large land areas such as counties, states, and national parks.
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.