Convert square decimeter to rood
Please provide values below to convert square decimeter [dm^2] to rood [rood], or Convert rood to square decimeter.
How to Convert Square Decimeter to Rood
1 dm^2 = 9.88421525868661e-06 rood
Example: convert 15 dm^2 to rood:
15 dm^2 = 15 × 9.88421525868661e-06 rood = 0.000148263228880299 rood
Square Decimeter to Rood Conversion Table
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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.
Rood
A rood is an old unit of area measurement used primarily in England, equal to a quarter of an acre or 1,210 square yards.
History/Origin
The rood originated in medieval England and was commonly used in land measurement during the Middle Ages. Its usage declined with the standardization of measurement systems in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
The rood is largely obsolete today and is rarely used outside historical or land survey contexts. It is primarily of historical interest in the study of traditional land measurements.