Circular Mil To Square Rod Converter

(mil² to rod² converter)

Convert Circular Mil to Square Rod


Seamlessly Convert mil² to rod² with Our Precision Tool


(Last Updated On: 2024-10-15)

Discover the ease of converting circular mils to square rods with our intuitive Circular Mil to Square Rod Converter, designed by Newtum to simplify your calculations.

What are Circular Mil and Square Rod

Definition of Circular Mil

A circular mil is a unit of area used primarily in the United States to denote the cross-sectional area of a circular wire or cable. One circular mil is the area of a circle with a diameter of one mil (one thousandth of an inch). It provides a convenient measure for electrical wire sizing and remains a standard in electrical calculations.

Definition of Square Rod

A square rod is a unit of area, often used in U.S. land measurements. It is equivalent to the area enclosed by a square with each side measuring 16.5 feet, or one quarter of a square chain. Historically, it was commonly used in agriculture for measuring small plots of land. One square rod equals 272.25 square feet or 25.2929 square meters.

Circular Mil to Square Rod Conversion Table

Circular Mil (mil²) Square Rod (rod²)
1000 mil² 1.594225e-7 rod²
5000 mil² 7.971125e-7 rod²
10000 mil² 1.594225e-6 rod²
50000 mil² 7.971125e-6 rod²
100000 mil² 1.594225e-5 rod²
500000 mil² 7.971125e-5 rod²
1000000 mil² 0.0001594225 rod²
5000000 mil² 0.0007971125 rod²
10000000 mil² 0.001594225 rod²
50000000 mil² 0.007971125 rod²

Conversion of Circular Mil to Square Rod

Example 1:
Convert 1000 mil² to rod²:
1000 mil² = 1000 × 1.594225e-7 rod² = 0.0001594225 rod²

Example 2:
Convert 500000 mil² to rod²:
500000 mil² = 500000 × 1.594225e-7 rod² = 0.07971125 rod²

History of Circular Mil and Square Rod

The concept of the circular mil dates back to the early days of electrical engineering, providing a standardized measurement for wire cross-sectional areas. Its conversion to square rods, though less common, has historical relevance in land measurement, allowing for the translation between electrical wire sizes and land areas.

How to use Circular Mil to Square Rod Converter

Real Life Applications of Circular Mil to Square Rod

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Solved Examples mil² to rod²

Example 1: To convert 2000 mil² to rod²:
2000 mil² × 1.594225e-7 = 0.000318845 rod²

Example 2: To convert 1000000 mil² to rod²:
1000000 mil² × 1.594225e-7 = 0.1594225 rod²

FAQs about Circular Mil to Square Rod Converter

Q1: What is a circular mil?

A1: A circular mil is a unit of area used for wire cross-sections, equivalent to the area of a circle with a diameter of one mil.

Q2: How do you convert circular mils to square rods?

A2: To convert circular mils to square rods, you can use our converter by entering the mil² value and it will automatically calculate the rod² equivalent.

Q3: Can I convert large values using this tool?

A3: Yes, our converter can handle large values for both circular mils and square rods with precision.