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roods to mu | Exact Decimal + Formula

1 Rood = 1.517571 Mu (China)

One rood equals about 1.52 mu (exactly 1.517571083 mu). Real-world use: historic agricultural land records in the UK; still found in older deeds. This page expresses those values in mu, which is used for agricultural and rural land measurement across china; 15 mu equal one hectare. Use the calculator above, then check the reference table for common values from 0.001 to 1000.

About Rood and Mu (China)

Rood (rood)

A rood is one quarter of an acre, exactly 10,890 square feet (1,011.7 square meters).

Where it's used: Historic agricultural land records in the UK; still found in older deeds.

Mu (China) (mu)

A mu is a Chinese area unit equal to 666.67 square meters (about 0.165 acre).

Where it's used: Agricultural and rural land measurement across China; 15 mu equal one hectare.

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Formula

mu = rood × 1.517571083

To convert Rood to Mu (China), use the formula displayed above.

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Rood to Mu (China): Quick Reference Table

Rood Mu (China) (Decimal) Fraction
0.001 rood 0.001518 mu -
0.01 rood 0.015176 mu 1/64 mu
0.1 rood 0.151757 mu 5/32 mu
0.5 rood 0.758786 mu 49/64 mu
1 rood 1.517571 mu 1 33/64 mu
2 rood 3.035142 mu 3 1/32 mu
5 rood 7.587855 mu 7 19/32 mu
10 rood 15.175711 mu 15 11/64 mu
25 rood 37.939277 mu 37 15/16 mu
50 rood 75.878554 mu 75 7/8 mu
100 rood 151.757108 mu 151 3/4 mu
250 rood 379.392771 mu 379 25/64 mu
500 rood 758.785541 mu 758 25/32 mu
1000 rood 1517.571083 mu 1517 37/64 mu

rood to mu Formula and Examples

Direct Formula mu = rood × 1.517571083
Inverse Formula rood = mu × 0.658948
Mental Math Shortcut

Multiply the value by roughly 1.5 to calculate the equivalent amount in your head.

Common Rood to Mu (China) Calculations

  • 5 rood = 7.587855 mu
  • 10 rood = 15.175711 mu
  • 50 rood = 75.878554 mu
  • 100 rood = 151.757108 mu
  • 500 rood = 758.785541 mu

Precision & Practical Use

For example, 10 rood = 15.175711 mu — roughly multiple unit increments.

Real-estate and construction figures are usually rounded to the nearest square foot or square meter. Keep 2–3 significant figures unless you're doing engineering takeoffs.

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How to Convert Rood to Mu (China)

How many mu (china)s are in one rood?
One Rood (rood) equals 1.517571 Mu (China) (mu). To convert roods to mu (china)s, multiply the rood value by 1.517571.
How do I convert Rood to Mu (China)?
Multiply your rood value by 1.517571 to get the result in Mu (China): mu = rood × 1.517571. For example, 5 rood = 7.587855 mu.
What is the formula for converting rood to mu?
The conversion formula is mu = rood × 1.517571. Use the calculator above for any value, and see the reference table below for common inputs from 0.001 to 1000.
Is there a quick mental estimate for rood to mu?
Multiply the value by roughly 1.5 to calculate the equivalent amount in your head.
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