Convert square centimeter to square rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert square centimeter [cm^2] to square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)], or Convert square rod (US survey) to square centimeter.
How to Convert Square Centimeter to Square Rod (Us Survey)
1 cm^2 = 3.95367037655043e-06 sq rd (US)
Example: convert 15 cm^2 to sq rd (US):
15 cm^2 = 15 × 3.95367037655043e-06 sq rd (US) = 5.93050556482565e-05 sq rd (US)
Square Centimeter to Square Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Square Centimeter
A square centimeter (cm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one centimeter.
History/Origin
The square centimeter has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring small surfaces in science, engineering, and everyday contexts.
Current Use
It is commonly used in fields such as geometry, manufacturing, and science to measure small areas, including in specifications for materials, biological measurements, and surface areas in various applications.
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.