What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps you translate area measurements from square pole to square perch, both of which are imperial units historically used in land surveys and property descriptions.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the numeric area value in square poles
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Select square pole as the source unit
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Choose square perch as the target unit
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Click convert to get the equivalent area in square perches
Key Features
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Converts square pole to square perch instantly and accurately
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Based on historical imperial area units with exact equivalence
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Supports usage in land surveying, legal property records, and archival research
Examples
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5 square poles equal 5 square perches
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10 square poles equal 10 square perches
Common Use Cases
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Translating measurements in historical UK and US land deeds
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Converting older cadastral documents to modern area units
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Surveying and legal property descriptions retaining imperial units
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Archival research involving pre-metric land measurement systems
Tips & Best Practices
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Use this converter primarily for historical and legal contexts
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Be aware that both units equal the same area—direct equivalence simplifies conversion
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Cross-verify historical documents to ensure consistent unit usage
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Transition to modern metric units when possible for clarity
Limitations
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Square pole and square perch are obsolete imperial units
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Primarily relevant to historical, archival, or legal scenarios
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May cause ambiguity if integrated directly into modern measurement systems
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are square pole and square perch different units?
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No, square pole and square perch are historically equivalent imperial units of area, each equal to 272.25 square feet or exactly 1/160 of an acre.
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Why would I need to convert between square pole and square perch?
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This conversion is useful for interpreting and converting measurements in historical land deeds, cadastral maps, and legal property documents where both units may be used interchangeably.
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Can I use this converter for modern land measurements?
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These units are obsolete for modern use and are mainly relevant for historical or archival contexts. Modern measurements typically use metric units or acres.
Key Terminology
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Square Pole
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An imperial unit of area equal to a square with sides one pole long; equivalent to 272.25 square feet and 1/160 of an acre.
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Square Perch
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A historical imperial area unit equal to a square with sides one perch (rod/pole) long, exactly equal to a square pole.
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Pole (Rod or Perch)
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A linear measurement used in traditional surveying, equal to 16.5 feet.