Convert square rod (US survey) to section
Please provide values below to convert square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)] to section [sect], or Convert section to square rod (US survey).
How to Convert Square Rod (Us Survey) to Section
1 sq rd (US) = 9.76566384573817e-06 sect
Example: convert 15 sq rd (US) to sect:
15 sq rd (US) = 15 × 9.76566384573817e-06 sect = 0.000146484957686073 sect
Square Rod (Us Survey) to Section Conversion Table
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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.
Section
A section is a unit of area measurement used to quantify a specific portion of a larger area, typically in land or land-related contexts.
History/Origin
The term 'section' originated from land surveying practices, particularly in the United States Public Land Survey System, where it refers to a square mile area (640 acres). It has been used historically to subdivide land for legal and administrative purposes.
Current Use
Today, 'section' is primarily used in land surveying, real estate, and legal contexts to describe specific parcels of land, especially in regions that follow the Public Land Survey System or similar subdivision methods.