Convert square pole to square mile (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert square pole [sq pole] to square mile (US survey) [mi^2 (US)], or Convert square mile (US survey) to square pole.
How to Convert Square Pole to Square Mile (Us Survey)
1 sq pole = 9.76558605730386e-06 mi^2 (US)
Example: convert 15 sq pole to mi^2 (US):
15 sq pole = 15 × 9.76558605730386e-06 mi^2 (US) = 0.000146483790859558 mi^2 (US)
Square Pole to Square Mile (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Square Pole
A square pole is a unit of area measurement representing the area of a square with one pole (perch) as its side, where one pole equals 16.5 feet, making the area 272.25 square feet.
History/Origin
The square pole originated from traditional land measurement systems used in England and colonial America, primarily for measuring plots of land in rural and agricultural contexts before the widespread adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the square pole is rarely used in modern measurement systems but may still be encountered in historical land records, rural property descriptions, or in regions that retain traditional measurement units.
Square Mile (Us Survey)
A square mile (US survey) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one mile, specifically used in the United States survey system.
History/Origin
The square mile has been used historically in land measurement and mapping in the United States, originating from the British imperial system. It is commonly employed in surveying and land division, especially in rural and agricultural contexts.
Current Use
Today, the square mile (US survey) is primarily used in land surveying, real estate, and geographic data within the United States, particularly for measuring large land areas such as counties, states, and national parks.