What Is This Tool?
This tool converts area values expressed in square rod (US survey) into acres (US survey) [ac], aiding in the translation of traditional land area measurements into widely recognized units for surveying and legal purposes.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the area measurement value in square rod (US survey).
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Select 'square rod (US survey)' as the input unit.
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Choose 'acre (US survey) [ac]' as the output unit.
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Click convert to see the equivalent area in acres (US survey).
Key Features
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Converts square rod (US survey) to acre (US survey) [ac] accurately based on established definitions.
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Supports usage in cadastral surveying, property deed interpretation, and land management.
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Browser-based and simple to use without requiring additional software.
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Includes examples for quick learning and practical application.
Examples
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10 square rods (US survey) converts to 0.0625 acre (US survey) [ac].
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100 square rods (US survey) converts to 0.625 acre (US survey) [ac].
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting legacy area measurements in historical land titles and deeds.
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Converting land areas in legal documents for property transactions.
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Translating small agricultural plot sizes into standard units for planning.
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Assisting cadastral surveyors in updating land records based on US survey foot measurements.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify unit consistency when working with historical land records.
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Use this conversion when working with US survey foot-based cadastral data.
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Check land deed measurement units carefully to avoid discrepancies.
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Combine with other area unit tools if converting to SI units or international feet.
Limitations
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The US survey foot differs slightly from the international foot, which may cause minor discrepancies in conversions.
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Conversion results should be verified in legal contexts due to unit system differences.
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Not suitable for direct conversion to SI units without additional adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does one square rod (US survey) represent?
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It is the area of a square with sides of one US survey rod (16.5 US survey feet), equal to 272.25 square US survey feet.
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How many acres (US survey) are in one square rod (US survey)?
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One square rod (US survey) equals 0.00625 acre (US survey) [ac].
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Why is the US survey foot different from the international foot?
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The US survey foot is defined slightly differently (exactly 1200/3937 metre) which causes small variations from the international foot.
Key Terminology
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Square rod (US survey)
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An area unit measuring the area of a square with sides of one US survey rod (16.5 US survey feet), equal to 272.25 square US survey feet.
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Acre (US survey) [ac]
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An area unit equal to 43,560 square US survey feet, used mainly in US land surveying and legal land records.
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US survey foot
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A foot measurement defined exactly as 1200/3937 metres, slightly differing from the international foot.