An are is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters, commonly used for measuring small land plots and related to the hectare.

What distinguishes the square foot (US survey) from the international square foot?

The square foot (US survey) is based on the U.S. survey foot and is slightly different in size compared to the international square foot, primarily used in U.S. land surveying.

Why convert from are [a] to square foot (US survey)?

Converting helps translate metric land measurements into units used for U.S. cadastral and legal property descriptions, ensuring consistent legal documentation.

How to Convert from Are [a] to Square foot (US survey)?

Convert area measurements from are [a], a metric unit often used for land, to square foot (US survey), a unit primarily used in U.S. land surveying and legal property descriptions.

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Are [a] to Square foot (US survey) Conversion Table

Are [a]	Square foot (US survey)

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Are [a] to Square foot (US survey) Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms area values from are [a], a metric unit equal to 100 square meters, to square foot (US survey), which is used mainly in U.S. land surveys. It supports users in translating land area measurements between metric and U.S. customary units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the area value in are [a] into the input field
Select are [a] as the from-unit and square foot (US survey) as the to-unit
Click the convert button to get the equivalent area in square foot (US survey)
Review the result, which reflects the conversion using the defined formula
Use the converted value for land surveys, property records, or agricultural planning

Key Features

Converts are [a], a metric area unit, to square foot (US survey) used in U.S. land surveying
Includes precise conversion rate: 1 are equals 1076.3867361111 square foot (US survey)
Useful for land measurement, cadastral records, and agricultural planning
Supports accurate communication between metric and U.S. land measurement systems
Browser-based and easy to use without installation

Examples

2 are [a] = 2 × 1076.3867361111 = 2152.7734722222 square foot (US survey)
0.5 are [a] = 0.5 × 1076.3867361111 = 538.1933680556 square foot (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Measuring small plots, gardens, or allotments where neither square meters nor hectares are ideal
Expressing parcel sizes in cadastral and property records within metric systems
Applying land area measurements in agricultural planning for fields and orchards
Converting metric land measurements into U.S. customary units for legal property descriptions
Handling state plane coordinate and geodetic surveys that require U.S. survey foot units

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure that the area measurements are in are [a] before converting to avoid errors
Be aware of the difference between the US survey foot and the international foot when interpreting results
Use the converter for land measurement contexts involving both metric and U.S. customary units
Confirm which definition of foot is appropriate for your legal or surveying requirements
Double-check large conversions to mitigate rounding effects during calculations

Limitations

The US survey foot differs slightly from the international foot, which may affect conversions
Rounding during conversion can impact precision, especially with large areas
Square foot (US survey) is mainly used within U.S. land surveying and less common elsewhere
This converter does not account for varying definitions outside the stated units
It is recommended to verify unit standards in specific legal or surveying contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an are [a]?: An are is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters, commonly used for measuring small land plots and related to the hectare.
What distinguishes the square foot (US survey) from the international square foot?: The square foot (US survey) is based on the U.S. survey foot and is slightly different in size compared to the international square foot, primarily used in U.S. land surveying.
Why convert from are [a] to square foot (US survey)?: Converting helps translate metric land measurements into units used for U.S. cadastral and legal property descriptions, ensuring consistent legal documentation.

Key Terminology

Are [a]: A metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters, often used in small land area measurements.
Square foot (US survey): A unit of area based on the U.S. survey foot used mainly in U.S. cadastral and legal land surveys.
Cadastral: Relating to the detailed records of land boundaries and ownership.

Quick Knowledge Check

What does one are [a] equal in square meters?

50 square meters

100 square meters

1,000 square meters

Which unit is primarily used in U.S. land surveying?

Square meter

Square foot (US survey)

Hectare

Why should one be cautious when converting using the US survey foot?

It is the same as the international foot

It differs slightly from the international foot

It is not used in land surveying

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