Convert rood to square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert rood [rood] to square centimeter [cm^2], or Convert square centimeter to rood.
How to Convert Rood to Square Centimeter
1 rood = 10117141.056 cm^2
Example: convert 15 rood to cm^2:
15 rood = 15 × 10117141.056 cm^2 = 151757115.84 cm^2
Rood to Square Centimeter Conversion Table
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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.
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.