Section To Rood (Sec To Rd) Converter

The Section To Rood (Sec To Rd) Converter is a handy tool designed to help users easily convert measurements from sections to roods. Both units are used in land measurement, especially in surveying and real estate. Understanding how to convert between these units can simplify calculations and help in accurately assessing land areas.

A “Section” is a unit of land measurement commonly used in the United States, especially in the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). One section equals 640 acres. It is often used to describe large parcels of land and is typically a square mile, which is 1 mile by 1 mile.

A “Rood” is a smaller unit of land measurement, primarily used in older land descriptions and surveying. One rood equals 1/4 of an acre, or 1,210 square yards. Roods are often used to measure smaller plots or subdivisions within larger land areas.

The conversion formula from sections to roods is based on the fact that 1 section equals 640 acres, and 1 acre equals 4 roods. Therefore, to convert from sections to roods, multiply the number of sections by 640 (acres per section), then multiply by 4 (roods per acre). The formula is:

Roods = Sections × 640 × 4

Alternatively, you can simplify the calculation to:

Roods = Sections × 2,560

This means that for each section, there are 2,560 roods. Using this converter, you can input the number of sections, and it will automatically calculate the equivalent area in roods, making land measurement conversions quick and straightforward for beginners and professionals alike.