What Is This Tool?
This online converter allows you to convert area units from the U.S. survey acre to the cuerda, a traditional land measurement unit used mainly in Puerto Rico and parts of the Caribbean. It is designed to support legal, cadastral, and agricultural applications where precise land area translation is required.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the area value in acre (US survey) units.
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Select the target unit as cuerda.
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Click the convert button to see the result displayed instantly.
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Refer to example conversions for guidance if needed.
Key Features
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Converts between acre (US survey) and cuerda units accurately.
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Uses official definitions based on U.S. survey foot and regional land measurement standards.
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Browser-based and easy to use without software installation.
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Supports conversions needed in property deeds, land surveys, and agricultural planning.
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Displays example calculations for quick reference.
Examples
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5 acres (US survey) equal approximately 5.148 cuerda.
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10 acres (US survey) equal approximately 10.296 cuerda.
Common Use Cases
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Describing land parcel sizes in U.S. property deeds and legal boundaries.
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Interpreting Puerto Rican cadastral measurements for land records.
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Planning agricultural land and calculating crop areas in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
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Converting historical and survey data between U.S. and regional land measurement systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the context of land measurement units before converting, especially in legal scenarios.
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Use this tool to complement official land survey data and cadastral records.
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Keep in mind regional differences when working with cuerda units outside Puerto Rico.
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Cross-check results with official survey foot definitions for accuracy.
Limitations
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There are minor differences between the U.S. survey acre and the international acre.
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Cuerda is a region-specific unit and may not be familiar or accepted outside Puerto Rico and nearby Caribbean areas.
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Conversion accuracy relies on the precision of local surveys and adherence to cadastral standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an acre (US survey)?
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An acre (US survey) is a unit of area equal to 43,560 square U.S. survey feet, commonly used in U.S. land surveying and legal descriptions.
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Where is the cuerda used?
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The cuerda is primarily used in Puerto Rico and parts of the Caribbean for measuring land areas, often alongside metric units.
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Why convert between acre (US survey) and cuerda?
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Converting between these units helps translate land measurements from U.S.-based surveys to regional units important for legal deeds and agricultural planning in Puerto Rico.
Key Terminology
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Acre (US survey)
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A unit of area equal to 43,560 square U.S. survey feet, used in U.S. land surveying and legal property descriptions.
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Cuerda
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A traditional unit of land area used mainly in Puerto Rico and parts of the Caribbean, approximately 3,930 square meters.
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Cadastral records
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Official documents and maps that describe land ownership and boundaries.