Square Chain
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Square Chain Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From ch²To m²All conversion
1 ch²404.68564224 m²
2 ch²809.37128448 m²
3 ch²1214.0569267199999 m²
4 ch²1618.74256896 m²
5 ch²2023.4282112 m²
6 ch²2428.1138534399997 m²
7 ch²2832.79949568 m²
8 ch²3237.48513792 m²
9 ch²3642.17078016 m²
10 ch²4046.8564224 m²
Description

Square Chain (ch²)

The square chain is a historical unit of area measurement, primarily used in land surveying. One square chain is defined as the area of a square with sides measuring one chain (66 feet) each, equating to 4,356 square feet or approximately 404.686 square meters.

This unit was commonly employed in the United States and other countries that used the imperial system, especially for agricultural and land division purposes. Although modern surveying has largely transitioned to metric units, understanding the square chain is essential for interpreting historical land records and legal documents.

In contemporary contexts, the square chain is occasionally referenced in rural property descriptions and by professionals dealing with land assessment and historical property boundaries.

Understanding the Square Meter (m²)

The square meter (m²) is the SI unit of area, widely used globally for measuring spaces such as rooms, plots, and fields. It represents the area of a square with sides measuring one meter each. Common applications include real estate listings, architectural plans, and land assessments.

For instance, a room measuring 5 meters in length and 4 meters in width has an area of 20 m². This unit provides a standardized method for quantifying space, ensuring consistency across various industries.

Complete list of conversion for Square Chain
Square Chain (ch²)

1 Square Chain = 404.68564224 Square Meter

Convert 2 ch² → m²

1 Square Chain = 0.00040468564224 Square Kilometer

Convert 2 ch² → km²

1 Square Chain = 0.040468564224 Square Hectometer

Convert 2 ch² → hm²

1 Square Chain = 4.0468564224 Square Dekameter

Convert 2 ch² → dam²

1 Square Chain = 40468.564224 Square Decimeter

Convert 2 ch² → dm²

1 Square Chain = 4046856.4223999996 Square Centimeter

Convert 2 ch² → cm²

1 Square Chain = 404685642.24 Square Millimeter

Convert 2 ch² → mm²

1 Square Chain = 404685642240000 Square Micrometer

Convert 2 ch² → µm²

1 Square Chain = 404685642239999930000 Square Nanometer

Convert 2 ch² → nm²

1 Square Chain = 0.040468564224 Hectare

Convert 2 ch² → ha

1 Square Chain = 4.0468564224 Are

Convert 2 ch² → a

1 Square Chain = 0.40468564224 Decare

Convert 2 ch² → daa

1 Square Chain = 0.09999999999999999 Acre

Convert 2 ch² → ac

1 Square Chain = 0.00015625 Square Mile

Convert 2 ch² → mi²

1 Square Chain = 484 Square Yard

Convert 2 ch² → yd²

1 Square Chain = 4356 Square Foot

Convert 2 ch² → ft²

1 Square Chain = 627264 Square Inch

Convert 2 ch² → in²

1 Square Chain = 4.0468564224e+30 Barn

Convert 2 ch² → b

1 Square Chain = 798657.2968428532 Circular Inch

Convert 2 ch² → circ in

1 Square Chain = 16 Square Rod

Convert 2 ch² → rd²

1 Square Chain = 16 Square Perch

Convert 2 ch² → perch²

1 Square Chain = 16 Square Pole

Convert 2 ch² → pole²

1 Square Chain = 0.3025 Bigha

Convert 2 ch² → bigha

1 Square Chain = 0.10296308078146713 Cuerda

Convert 2 ch² → cda

1 Square Chain = 0.09999999999999999 Cawnie

Convert 2 ch² → cawnie

1 Square Chain = 4.000000022140642 Guntha

Convert 2 ch² → guntha

1 Square Chain = 10 Cent

Convert 2 ch² → cent