Convert acre (US survey) to square centimeter
Please provide values below to convert acre (US survey) [ac (US)] to square centimeter [cm^2], or Convert square centimeter to acre (US survey).
How to Convert Acre (Us Survey) to Square Centimeter
1 ac (US) = 40468726.0987 cm^2
Example: convert 15 ac (US) to cm^2:
15 ac (US) = 15 × 40468726.0987 cm^2 = 607030891.4805 cm^2
Acre (Us Survey) to Square Centimeter Conversion Table
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Acre (Us Survey)
An acre (US survey) is a unit of area used primarily in land measurement, equal to 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,046.86 square meters.
History/Origin
The acre originated in medieval England as a measure of land area that could be plowed in one day with a yoke of oxen. It was standardized in the United States based on the survey system, maintaining its traditional size for land measurement purposes.
Current Use
The acre (US survey) is still used in the United States for real estate, agriculture, and land planning, especially in rural and agricultural contexts, although the metric system is increasingly adopted globally.
Square Centimeter
A square centimeter (cm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one centimeter.
History/Origin
The square centimeter has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring small surfaces in science, engineering, and everyday contexts.
Current Use
It is commonly used in fields such as geometry, manufacturing, and science to measure small areas, including in specifications for materials, biological measurements, and surface areas in various applications.