Convert square decimeter to square rod (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert square decimeter [dm^2] to square rod (US survey) [sq rd (US)], or Convert square rod (US survey) to square decimeter.
How to Convert Square Decimeter to Square Rod (Us Survey)
1 dm^2 = 0.000395367037655043 sq rd (US)
Example: convert 15 dm^2 to sq rd (US):
15 dm^2 = 15 × 0.000395367037655043 sq rd (US) = 0.00593050556482565 sq rd (US)
Square Decimeter to Square Rod (Us Survey) 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.
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.