What is a square pole?

A square pole, also called a square perch or square rod, is an imperial unit of area representing the space of a square with each side one pole long. It equals 272.25 square feet and is 1/160 of an acre.

How many square poles are in one acre?

One acre contains exactly 160 square poles according to the defined conversion rate.

Why convert square poles to acres?

Conversion helps translate traditional or historical area measurements into more commonly used modern units, aiding in property assessments, real estate transactions, and land management.

How to Convert from Square Pole to Acre [ac]

Learn how to convert area measurements from square poles, an imperial unit, to acres, a commonly used land measurement. Understand the definitions, use cases, and practical examples for this conversion.

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Square pole to Acre [ac] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter helps translate area values from square poles, an old imperial unit used in land surveying, into acres, a widely recognized unit primarily for land measurement. It is useful for interpreting historical land records and property data within modern contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the numeric value in square poles you wish to convert
Select 'square pole' as the input unit and 'acre [ac]' as the output unit
Click the convert button to see the equivalent area in acres
Use the result to interpret historical land records or for property assessments
Repeat the process for different values as needed

Key Features

Converts area units from square poles to acres quickly and accurately
Supports understanding of traditional and modern land measurement systems
Browser-based and easy to use without requiring installation
Includes real-world examples for practical reference
Assists professionals dealing with land, real estate, and surveying data

Examples

10 square poles converted equals 0.0625 acres
160 square poles is equivalent to exactly 1 acre
Use these examples to estimate land size from traditional measurements

Common Use Cases

Translating historical land measurements into modern units for property assessment
Interpreting and converting old cadastral and deed records in the UK and US
Surveying and legally describing land parcels using traditional imperial units
Planning farmland areas and real estate listings with familiar modern units
Supporting architects, surveyors, and legal professionals in land management

Tips & Best Practices

Verify original records’ measurement standards when working with historical data
Use this tool to facilitate communication between imperial and metric-based systems
Cross-check converted results with official land records when necessary
Be aware of the square pole's legacy nature and check for unit variations
Consider further conversion to metric units depending on local regulations

Limitations

Square pole is largely obsolete outside historical or legacy contexts
Conversions may be approximate if original measurements lack precision
Acre is a non-SI unit and may require additional conversion for metric compliance
Differences in historic measurement standards can lead to small discrepancies
Not suitable for legal decisions without professional verification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a square pole?: A square pole, also called a square perch or square rod, is an imperial unit of area representing the space of a square with each side one pole long. It equals 272.25 square feet and is 1/160 of an acre.
How many square poles are in one acre?: One acre contains exactly 160 square poles according to the defined conversion rate.
Why convert square poles to acres?: Conversion helps translate traditional or historical area measurements into more commonly used modern units, aiding in property assessments, real estate transactions, and land management.

Key Terminology

Square Pole: An imperial unit of area equal to a square with one pole (rod) per side, measuring 272.25 square feet or 1/160 of an acre.
Acre [ac]: A non-SI unit used for measuring land area, defined as exactly 43,560 square feet, commonly used in real estate and land planning.
Conversion Rate: The precise factor used to translate between two units, in this case 1 square pole equals 0.00625 acres.

Quick Knowledge Check

What unit does a square pole measure?

Length

Area

Volume

How many acres equal 160 square poles?

1 acre

10 acres

0.5 acres

What is one primary use of converting square poles to acres?

To measure agricultural yield

To interpret historical land records

To calculate building height

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