Convert square rod to square mile (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert square rod [sq rd] to square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)], or Convert square mile (US survey) to square rod.
How to Convert Square Rod to Square Mile (Us Survey)
1 sq rd = 9.76558605730386e-06 mi^2 (US)
Example: convert 15 sq rd to mi^2 (US):
15 sq rd = 15 × 9.76558605730386e-06 mi^2 (US) = 0.000146483790859558 mi^2 (US)
Square Rod to Square Mile (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
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.