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Square Meter [m²]


A square meter (m²) is the SI unit of area. It represents the area of a square with sides that are 1 meter long. Square meters are commonly used to measure spaces like rooms, land, and buildings. For example, a room that is 5 meters long and 4 meters wide has an area of 20 m² (5 × 4 = 20).


Square Rod


A square rod (also called a perch or pole) is a unit of area used in land measurement. It is the area of a square with each side one rod long.



  • 1 rod = 16.5 feet (5.029 meters)



  • 1 square rod = 16.5 ft × 16.5 ft = 272.25 square feet ≈ 25.29 square meters



  • 160 square rods = 1 acre



Square rods were historically used in surveying and property descriptions.




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