Convert square pole to square rod
Please provide values below to convert square pole [sq pole] to square rod [sq rd], or Convert square rod to square pole.
How to Convert Square Pole to Square Rod
1 sq pole = 1 sq rd
Example: convert 15 sq pole to sq rd:
15 sq pole = 15 × 1 sq rd = 15 sq rd
Square Pole to Square Rod Conversion Table
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Square Pole
A square pole is a unit of area measurement representing the area of a square with one pole (perch) as its side, where one pole equals 16.5 feet, making the area 272.25 square feet.
History/Origin
The square pole originated from traditional land measurement systems used in England and colonial America, primarily for measuring plots of land in rural and agricultural contexts before the widespread adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the square pole is rarely used in modern measurement systems but may still be encountered in historical land records, rural property descriptions, or in regions that retain traditional measurement units.
Square Rod
A square rod is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one rod in length.
History/Origin
The square rod originated in the British Imperial system, historically used in land measurement, particularly in agriculture and surveying, before the adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the square rod is primarily used in real estate, land measurement, and historical contexts, with limited modern application outside of traditional or legal references.