Convert Square Miles (mi²) to Roods (ro) | mi² in ro

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Square Miles (mi²) to Roods (ro) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Square Miles to Roods

Formula
ro = mi² x 2560
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Roods, multiply the number of Square Miles by 2.6 thousand
Square Miles (mi²) in 1 Rood
There are 0 Square Miles in 1 Rood
Roods (ro) in 1 Square Mile
There are 2560 Roods in 1 Square Mile

Unit Information

Square Mile
/skwɛːˌmʌɪl/
Symbol: mi²
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Square Mile?

The square mile is a unit of area and is an imperial unit with the symbol mi².

One square mile is equal in area to a square with edges one mile in length.

The Romans established the square mile; computed through a system of feet, paces and marches. The square mile's existence still remains in some places; for example "The Square Mile" is a term often used to describe the very centre of London in the UK (which just so happens to measure 1mi²).

Rood
/ruːd/
Symbol: ro
Unit System: Historic English

What is the Rood?

The rood is a unit of area used in historic England with the symbol ro.

Its unit size is equal to 1/4 of an acre, 10,890 ft² or 1,012m². A rectangle equal to one furlong in length and one rod in width is one rood in area.

Its use was very important in surveying land because of the ease of conversion into acres from smaller sections of land.


Conversion Tables for Square Miles (mi²) to Roods (ro)