Pole To Acre Converter

(sq pole to ac converter)

Convert Square Pole to Acre


Effortlessly Convert Square Poles to Acres


(Last Updated On: 2024-12-19)

Embark on a seamless conversion journey from square poles to acres with our intuitive Square Pole to Acre Converter, and satisfy your curiosity about land measurement transformations.

What are Pole and Acre

Definition of Pole

A 'Pole' is a historical unit of measurement for land area. It is also known as a 'Rod' or 'Perch' and is equivalent to a square rod, 30.25 square yards, or 25.29 square meters. Traditionally used in surveying, the pole has roots in agricultural history, often associated with the amount of land tillable by one man behind an ox in a morning.

Definition of Acre

An 'Acre' is a unit of land area used in the imperial and US customary systems. It is traditionally defined as the amount of land ploughable in one day by a yoke of oxen. Today, an acre is standardized to 4,046.86 square meters or 43,560 square feet. It is commonly used for measuring tracts of land and remains a legal term in many countries.

Pole to Acre Conversion Table

Square Pole Acre (ac)
1 0.00625
2 0.0125
3 0.01875
4 0.025
5 0.03125
6 0.0375
7 0.04375
8 0.05
9 0.05625
10 0.0625

Conversion of Pole to Acre

Example 1:
Convert 1 square pole to acres:
1 square pole = 1 × 0.00625 ac = 0.00625 ac

Example 2:
Convert 5 square poles to acres:
5 square poles = 5 × 0.00625 ac = 0.03125 ac

History of Pole and Acre

The Square Pole to Acre Converter traces its roots back to early land measurement systems. Initially used by farmers and surveyors, the need to convert between different units such as square poles and acres became crucial for real estate transactions, land management, and agricultural planning, leading to the development of such conversion tools.

How to use Pole to Acre Converter

Real Life Applications of Pole to Acre

Discover the practical uses of the Square Pole to Acre Converter and see how it aids in various land-related endeavors.

Common 'Square Pole to Acre Converter' Conversion Errors to Avoid

Solved Examples sq pole to ac

Example 1:
To convert 10 square poles to acres:
10 square poles = 10 × 0.00625 ac = 0.0625 ac

Example 2:
To convert 20 square poles to acres:
20 square poles = 20 × 0.00625 ac = 0.125 ac

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a square pole?
A square pole is a unit of area measurement previously used in agriculture and surveying.

2. How many square poles are in an acre?
There are 160 square poles in an acre.

3. Can I convert acres back to square poles?
Yes, the converter also allows you to convert acres back to square poles.