Convert sabin to square pole
Please provide values below to convert sabin [sabin] to square pole [sq pole], or Convert square pole to sabin.
How to Convert Sabin to Square Pole
1 sabin = 0.00367309453716648 sq pole
Example: convert 15 sabin to sq pole:
15 sabin = 15 × 0.00367309453716648 sq pole = 0.0550964180574971 sq pole
Sabin to Square Pole Conversion Table
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Sabin
The sabin is a unit of luminous intensity used to measure the brightness of light sources, specifically in photometry.
History/Origin
Named after the French physiologist Charles-Édouard Guillaume, the sabin was introduced in the early 20th century as a unit to quantify luminous intensity, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts related to light measurement.
Current Use
The sabin is rarely used today; it has been largely replaced by the candela in the International System of Units (SI). However, it may still appear in historical data or specialized fields related to light measurement.
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.