Square feet to Square rods

A Square Feet to Square Rods Converter is a helpful tool that converts area from square feet (ft²) to square rods (rod²). While square feet are the most commonly used unit in modern real estate, architecture, and construction, square rods are a traditional unit still used in land surveying and older property documents.

This converter is especially useful for converting modern property sizes into formats required by surveying reports, legal land descriptions, and historical documentation.

Conversion Formula:

1 square rod = 272.25 square feet

To convert square feet to square rods, divide the number of square feet by 272.25.

Formula:

Square Rods = Square Feet ÷ 272.25

Common Uses for Square Feet to Square Rods Conversion:

• Land Surveying: Translating modern land data into traditional rod measurements.
• Real Estate: Converting ft² into rods² for historical property evaluations.
• Legal Documentation: Understanding or rewriting land deeds in rod-based units.
• Agriculture & Zoning: Measuring small fields or residential lots.
• Academic & Historical Research: Studying archived property records and old maps.

Key Features of Square Feet to Square Rods Converter:

• Precise Results: Uses the standard imperial conversion.
• Quick Calculation: Instant output for any input value.
• Supports Decimal & Whole Numbers: Works for fractional and full areas.
• Simple Interface: Easy for both professionals and students to use.
• Ideal for Niche Applications: Designed for surveying, planning, legal, and academic use.

Enter the Area in Square Feet (ft²)

Example: 1,089 ft²

The Converter Divides the Value by 272.25

1,089 ÷ 272.25 = 4 rod²

Use the Result in Your Work

Suitable for converting plot sizes, zoning plans, or land records.

Example 1:

272.25 ft² ÷ 272.25 = 1 rod²

Example 2:

1,361.25 ft² ÷ 272.25 = 5 rod²

Example 3:

680.625 ft² ÷ 272.25 = 2.5 rod²



Example 4:

500 ft² ÷ 272.25 ≈ 1.837 rod²

Square Feet (ft²)

Square Rods (rod²)

68.06 ft²

0.25 rod²

136.13 ft²

0.5 rod²

272.25 ft²

1 rod²

544.50 ft²

2 rod²

1,361.25 ft²

5 rod²

2,722.50 ft²

10 rod²

Steps to Convert Square Feet to Square Rods:

1. Take your square feet value
2. Divide it by 272.25
3. The result is in square rods

Formula:

rod² = ft² ÷ 272.25