Measuring Land And Square Footage Flashcards
1
Q
One foot =
A
12 inches
2
Q
One yard =
A
3 feet
3
Q
One mile =
A
5280 feet
4
Q
One square yard = how many feet
A
9 square feet
5
Q
One acre =
A
43,560 square feet
6
Q
Describe 1 section of a township
A
One square mile, 5,280 feet on each side, 640 acres
7
Q
One cubic yard is = how many cubic feet
A
27 ( 3ft x 3ft x 3ft)
8
Q
Define Chain:
A
66 feet; four rods; 100 links
9
Q
Define furlong:
A
220 yards; 660 feet; 40 rods; 10 chains
10
Q
Define Link:
A
7.92 inches
11
Q
Define Rod/pole:
A
16.5 feet; 5.5 yards; 25 links
12
Q
Define hectare:
A
2.47 acre
13
Q
List 4 general rules for measuring square footage
A
1- only finished areas are included
2- garages are not included unless it has been converted to a living space
3- only finished spaces attached by stairway or hallway are included
4- ceiling height of at least 7ft
