Convert square rod (US survey) to township
Please provide values below to convert square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)] to township [twnsp], or Convert township to square rod (US survey).
How to Convert Square Rod (Us Survey) to Township
1 sq rd (US) = 2.71268440159394e-07 twnsp
Example: convert 15 sq rd (US) to twnsp:
15 sq rd (US) = 15 × 2.71268440159394e-07 twnsp = 4.0690266023909e-06 twnsp
Square Rod (Us Survey) to Township 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.
Township
A township is a unit of land measurement or administrative division, often used to describe a subdivision of a county or municipality.
History/Origin
Historically, townships originated as land divisions in colonial America and were used for administrative and land surveying purposes. The concept varies by country, with some regions using it as a local government unit and others as a cadastral division.
Current Use
Today, townships are used primarily in certain countries like the United States and Canada for administrative, land surveying, and local governance purposes, though their specific functions and boundaries can differ regionally.