What is a U.S. survey acre?

A U.S. survey acre is an area unit defined as 43,560 square U.S. survey feet, used mainly in U.S. land surveys and legal property descriptions.

How large is one square dekameter?

One square dekameter equals the area of a square 10 meters on each side, which is 100 square meters.

Why convert acres to square dekameter?

Converting acres to square dekameter helps express land area measurements in metric units that are more commonly used in surveying and engineering.

Convert Acre (US survey) to Square Dekameter [dam²]

Easily convert land area measurements from the U.S. survey acre to square dekameter using our precise online converter. Ideal for land surveying, civil engineering, and property boundary conversions.

Acre (US survey) [ac]

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Acre (US survey) [ac] to Square dekameter [dam^2] Conversion Table

Acre (US survey) [ac]	Square dekameter [dam^2]

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Acre (US survey) [ac] to Square dekameter [dam^2] Conversion Table
Acre (US survey) [ac]	Square dekameter [dam^2]

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms areas measured in the U.S. survey acre into square dekameter (dam²), an SI-derived metric unit. It supports accurate area translation between U.S. customary units and metric units widely used in surveying and engineering.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the area value in acre (US survey) you want to convert.
Select acre (US survey) as the original unit and square dekameter as the target unit.
Click convert to view the corresponding area in square dekameter.
Use the result for comparison, mapping, or documentation purposes.

Key Features

Converts U.S. survey acres to square dekameter accurately.
Browser-based tool for immediate unit conversion.
Supports land area measurements relevant to property deeds and cadastral records.
Facilitates metric conversions tailored for surveyors and engineers.

Examples

Convert 2 acres (US survey) to square dekameter: 2 × 40.4687260987 = 80.9374522 dam².
Convert 0.5 acre (US survey) to square dekameter: 0.5 × 40.4687260987 = 20.23436305 dam².

Common Use Cases

Describing land parcel sizes in U.S. property deeds using a metric equivalent.
Converting surveyed land areas from U.S. customary units to metric for engineering plans.
Interpreting historical land survey data recorded in U.S. survey feet and acres.
Measuring small agricultural or garden plots with metric units in land management.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you use the U.S. survey acre unit when converting for accurate legal and cadastral records.
Use square dekameter for small to medium-sized area measurements rather than very large plots.
When dealing with larger areas, consider additional conversions to hectares or square kilometers.
Verify conversion results especially if precise land record documentation is critical.

Limitations

The U.S. survey acre slightly differs from the international acre, so conversions apply specifically to U.S. survey data.
Square dekameter is most practical for smaller parcels; it is less suitable for large-scale land measurements.
Conversion precision depends on the exact conversion factor used; minor rounding differences may exist.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a U.S. survey acre?: A U.S. survey acre is an area unit defined as 43,560 square U.S. survey feet, used mainly in U.S. land surveys and legal property descriptions.
How large is one square dekameter?: One square dekameter equals the area of a square 10 meters on each side, which is 100 square meters.
Why convert acres to square dekameter?: Converting acres to square dekameter helps express land area measurements in metric units that are more commonly used in surveying and engineering.

Key Terminology

Acre (US survey): An area unit based on 43,560 square U.S. survey feet, used mainly in U.S. land surveying and property deeds.
Square Dekameter (dam²): An SI-based area unit equal to the area of a square 10 meters on each side, equivalent to 100 square meters.
Cadastral Mapping: The process of creating detailed maps indicating property boundaries and land ownership, often using various area units.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the base measurement unit for a U.S. survey acre?

Square meters

Square U.S. survey feet

Square kilometers

How many square meters are in 1 square dekameter?

10 m²

100 m²

1000 m²

Which use case fits the acre (US survey) to square dekameter conversion?

Measuring indoor flooring

Interpreting historical land records

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