What Is This Tool?
This unit converter transforms area values measured in square foot (US survey), a unit used in U.S. land surveying, into are [a], a metric unit suitable for expressing land sizes in a more internationally recognized format.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the area value in square foot (US survey).
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Select square foot (US survey) as the starting unit.
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Choose are [a] as the target unit.
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Click convert to view the equivalent area in are [a].
Key Features
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Converts units specifically from square foot (US survey) to are [a].
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Supports measurements used in cadastral surveying and property descriptions.
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Facilitates integration of historic US survey data with metric-based systems.
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Browser-based and easy to use with clear input and output.
Examples
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500 square foot (US survey) equals 0.46451705 are [a].
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1000 square foot (US survey) equals 0.9290341 are [a].
Common Use Cases
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Recording parcel and deed areas in U.S. cadastral and legal surveys.
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State plane coordinate and geodetic survey computations requiring US survey foot units.
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Interpreting historical land measurement data specified in US survey feet.
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Measuring land plots, gardens, or small fields using metric units.
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Agricultural planning for orchards or small agricultural fields.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this tool to convert US survey foot data into metric units for easier international comparisons.
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Be aware of differences between the US survey foot and international square foot when precision is essential.
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Consider converting to hectares or square meters if are units are not common in your region.
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Verify measurement units in legal documents before converting for accuracy.
Limitations
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The US survey square foot slightly differs from the international square foot, affecting precision in boundary surveys.
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Are is not universally used; alternative units like hectares or square meters may be preferred depending on locale.
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Rounding errors can accumulate in large area conversions due to small unit definition differences.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a square foot (US survey)?
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It is a unit of area based on the square of the US survey foot, used mainly in land surveying and legal property descriptions in the United States.
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How many square meters are in one are [a]?
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One are equals 100 square meters and is a metric unit commonly used for land measurement.
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Why convert from square foot (US survey) to are?
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Converting to are allows easier integration of US survey land data with metric-based systems, useful for agriculture, surveying, and property records.
Key Terminology
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Square foot (US survey)
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An area unit based on the US survey foot, primarily used in US land surveying and legal property descriptions.
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Are [a]
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A metric area unit equal to 100 square meters, commonly used for measuring land parcels and small agricultural areas.
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Cadastral
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Related to land surveying and property boundaries used in legal land descriptions.