meters - Land Surveyor Forum - Land Surveyors United - Global Surveying Community2024-03-28T23:59:03Zhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/forum/topics/feed/tag/metersLand Measurement Conversion Guidehttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/forum/topics/land-measurement-conversion-guide2013-03-02T21:37:54.000Z2013-03-02T21:37:54.000ZSurveyEarthinaDayhttps://landsurveyorsunited.com/surveyors/SurveyEarthinaDay<div><p><span style="font-size:18pt;">Update on <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/forum/topics/land-measurement-conversion-guide/">this topic:</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">See the <a href="http://landsurveyorsunited.com/forum/topics/land-measurement-conversion-guide/">Updated Land Measurement Conversion Guide</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:18pt;">I am adding this land measurement conversion guide as a helpful resource for those who need quick access to it.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the various units of measurement used in land surveying and how to convert between them. Whether you are a professional surveyor, a student studying land surveying, or simply someone with an interest in the field, this guide is an invaluable resource. One of the most important aspects of land surveying is accurately measuring and recording the dimensions of a property. In order to ensure that measurements are accurate and consistent, surveyors use a variety of units of measurement. These units include feet, meters, acres, hectares, and many others. Each unit of measurement has its own specific use and is best suited for certain types of measurements.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">Converting between these units of measurement can be a challenging task, especially for those who are not familiar with the process. This guide is designed to provide an easy-to-use, step-by-step guide to converting between different units of measurement. It includes detailed explanations of the formulas and calculations used to convert measurements, as well as examples to help illustrate the process. In addition to providing information on how to convert between units of measurement, this guide also includes a section on the history of land surveying and the evolution of units of measurement. This section provides valuable insight into how the field of land surveying has evolved over time and how units of measurement have been adapted to meet the changing needs of surveyors.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:14pt;">This guide also includes a section on the International System of Units (SI) and how it relates to land surveying. The SI is the most widely used system of units in the world and is becoming increasingly important in the field of land surveying. This section provides detailed information on the SI units of measurement and how they are used in land surveying. Overall, this guide is an essential resource for anyone interested in land surveying and the units of measurement used in the field. It provides clear, concise information on how to convert between different units of measurement and is an invaluable tool for professional surveyors, students, and anyone with an interest in land surveying.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:24pt;"> Land Measurement Conversion Guide</span></p>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Acre = 43,560 square feet</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Acre = 160 square rods</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Acre = 1.1834 square arpents</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Acre = 10 square chains</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Acre = 160 square rods</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Acre = 160 perches</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Acre = 160 poles</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Acre = .4047 hectare</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Acre = 4047 square meters</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Acre = is about 208 3/4 feet square</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Acre Square = 5645.376 square varas</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">Arpen measurements vary by locality:</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Arpent (in LA, MS, AL, FL) = .84625 of an acre</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Arpent Square (in LA, MS, AL, FL) = 191.994 feet or 2.909 chains on each side</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Arpent (AR and MO) = .8507 of an acre</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Arpent Square (AR and MO) = 192.5 feet or 2.91667 chains on each side</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Caballeria (Texas-Spanish) = 108 acres</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Centimeter = .3937 inches</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Centimeter = .032808 feet</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Chain = 66 feet</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Chain = 4 rods</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Chain = 4 perches</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Chain = 4 poles</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Chain = 100 links</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Chain = 20.1168 meters</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Foot = 12 inches</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Foot = .36 varas</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Furlong = 660 feet</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Furlong = 40 rods</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Foot = 0.3048006 meter</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Hectare = 10,000 square meters</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Hectare = 2.471 acres</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Inch = .0254 meter</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Kilometer = 3280.83 feet</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Kilometer = .62 mile</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Knot = 6080.2 feet</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Labor (Texas-Spanish)= 1,000,000 square varas</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Labor = 177.136 acres</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 League (Texas-Spanish) = 25,000,000 square varas</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 League = 4428.4 acres</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Link = 7.92 inches</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Link = .66 feet</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Link = .2017 meter</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Meter = 3.280833 feet</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Meter = 39.37 inches</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Meter Square = 10.764 square feet</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Mile = 5,280 feet</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Mile = 8 furlongs</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Mile = 320 rods</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Mile = 80 chains</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Mile = 1.60935 kilometers</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Mile = 320 perches</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Mile = 320 poles</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Mile = 8000 links</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Mile = 1,609.2655 meters</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Mile Square = a regular Section of land</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Mile Square = 27,878,400 square feet</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Mile Square = 640 acres</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Mile Square = 259 hectares</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Mile Square = 2.59 square hectares</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Perch = 25 links</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Perch = 1 pole</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Perch = 1 rod</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Perch = 16.5 feet</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Pole = 16.5 feet</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Pole = 1 perch</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Pole = 1 Rod</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Rod = 1 pole</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Rod = 1 perch</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Rod = 16.5 feet</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Section = 1 mile long, by 1 mile wide</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Section = 640 acres</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Sitio (Texas-Spanish)= 1 league</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Township = 6 miles long, by 6 miles wide</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Township = 36 sections</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Township = 36 square miles</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">Vara Measurements differ by locality:</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Vara (Texas-Spanish) = 33 1/3 inches</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Vara (Southern Colorado) 32.993 inches</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Vara (Florida) 33.372 inches </span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Yard = 36 inches</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Yard = 3 feet</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size:18pt;">1 Yard Square = 9 square feet</span></div>
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