Convert square perch to square rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert square perch [sq pch] to square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)], or Convert square rod (US survey) to square perch.
How to Convert Square Perch to Square Rod (Us Survey)
1 sq pch = 0.999996034468612 sq rd (US)
Example: convert 15 sq pch to sq rd (US):
15 sq pch = 15 × 0.999996034468612 sq rd (US) = 14.9999405170292 sq rd (US)
Square Perch to Square Rod (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Square Perch
A square perch is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with one perch (16.5 feet) on each side.
History/Origin
The square perch, also known as a square rod or perche, originated in the British Imperial system and was traditionally used in land measurement, especially in the UK and former British colonies.
Current Use
Today, the square perch is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by metric units such as square meters. It may still be encountered in historical land records or in regions where traditional units persist.
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.