Convert square pole to square decimeter
Please provide values below to convert square pole [sq pole] to square decimeter [dm^2], or Convert square decimeter to square pole.
How to Convert Square Pole to Square Decimeter
1 sq pole = 2529.285295 dm^2
Example: convert 15 sq pole to dm^2:
15 sq pole = 15 × 2529.285295 dm^2 = 37939.279425 dm^2
Square Pole to Square Decimeter 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 Decimeter
A square decimeter (dm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The square decimeter is derived from the decimeter, a metric unit of length, and has been used in metric measurements for expressing small to moderate areas, especially in scientific and engineering contexts since the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The square decimeter is used in various fields such as engineering, architecture, and science for measuring small surface areas, particularly where metric units are standard and precise measurements are required.