What is a square pole?

A square pole is an imperial unit of area equal to the area of a square one pole on each side, equivalent to 272.25 square feet. It is primarily used in historical land measurement and surveying.

Why is there a difference between the US survey foot and the international foot?

The US survey foot is based on a slightly different exact length than the international foot, resulting in a small variance in area calculations, especially important in precise land surveying.

When should I use this conversion?

Use this conversion when interpreting or converting land area measurements from older documents or surveys that use square poles into the U.S. survey foot standard, common in legal and cadastral contexts.

How to Convert from Square Pole to Square Foot (US survey)?

Convert area measurements between square pole and square foot (US survey) using this easy-to-use unit converter. Understand the conversion, uses, and important considerations for land surveying and historical property records.

Square pole

Square foot (US survey)

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Square pole to Square foot (US survey) Conversion Table

Square pole	Square foot (US survey)

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Square pole to Square foot (US survey) Conversion Table
Square pole	Square foot (US survey)

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts area values from square pole, an imperial land measurement unit, to square foot (US survey), a unit commonly used in U.S. legal and cadastral surveys. It helps interpret historical and traditional property data accurately within modern surveying contexts.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the area value in square poles.
Select 'square pole' as the input unit.
Choose 'square foot (US survey)' as the output unit.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent area in square foot (US survey).
Use the provided examples to validate your understanding.

Key Features

Converts area from square pole to square foot (US survey) precisely using established conversion rates.
Supports land surveying and historical property data interpretation needs.
Browser-based and simple to use without additional software.
Ideal for professionals dealing with legacy deeds and cadastral records.
Includes clear examples for better understanding of conversions.

Examples

2 square poles convert to 544.4978220022 square foot (US survey).
0.5 square pole equals 136.12445550055 square foot (US survey).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting and recording small land parcels described in historical UK and US deeds.
Migrating older cadastral records to modern surveying systems for accurate analysis.
Describing property boundaries in surveys where imperial units remain in use.
Performing state plane coordinate or geodetic calculations using survey-foot standards.
Converting legacy land measurement data to contemporary units for legal and planning purposes.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the unit definitions used in your documents before converting.
Consider the slight difference between the US survey foot and international foot for precise tasks.
Use the exact conversion rate provided for consistent results in land surveying.
Be aware of historical variations in square pole definitions when handling legacy records.
Confirm your converted values align with legal or cadastral standards applicable in your region.

Limitations

The square foot (US survey) is slightly different from the international square foot, which may cause minor discrepancies.
Historical variations in the usage and definition of square poles can affect conversion accuracy for some older documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a square pole?: A square pole is an imperial unit of area equal to the area of a square one pole on each side, equivalent to 272.25 square feet. It is primarily used in historical land measurement and surveying.
Why is there a difference between the US survey foot and the international foot?: The US survey foot is based on a slightly different exact length than the international foot, resulting in a small variance in area calculations, especially important in precise land surveying.
When should I use this conversion?: Use this conversion when interpreting or converting land area measurements from older documents or surveys that use square poles into the U.S. survey foot standard, common in legal and cadastral contexts.

Key Terminology

Square Pole: An imperial unit of area equal to 272.25 square feet, used historically in land measurement.
Square Foot (US survey): A unit of area based on the square of the US survey foot, used in land surveying and legal property descriptions in the U.S.
Cadastral Survey: A survey that defines land ownership boundaries using precise measurements and descriptions.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the equivalent of 1 square pole in square foot (US survey)?

100 square foot (US survey)

272.2489110011 square foot (US survey)

300 square foot (US survey)

Which unit is primarily used in historical UK and US land measurements?

Square foot (international)

Square pole

Square meter

What should be considered when converting land area involving US survey feet?

That the US survey foot exactly matches the international foot

That the US survey foot slightly differs from the international foot

That the square pole is identical worldwide

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