Convert square chain to square pole
Please provide values below to convert square chain [ch^2] to square pole [sq pole], or Convert square pole to square chain.
How to Convert Square Chain to Square Pole
1 ch^2 = 15.9999998038972 sq pole
Example: convert 15 ch^2 to sq pole:
15 ch^2 = 15 × 15.9999998038972 sq pole = 239.999997058458 sq pole
Square Chain to Square Pole Conversion Table
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Square Chain
A square chain (ch^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one chain (66 feet) each, equivalent to 4356 square feet.
History/Origin
The square chain originated in land measurement practices in England, particularly used in surveying and land division during the 19th century, especially in the context of the Imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the square chain is largely obsolete and rarely used outside historical or land survey contexts; modern measurements typically employ acres or square meters.
Square Pole
A square pole is a unit of area measurement representing the area of a square with one pole (perch) as its side, where one pole equals 16.5 feet, making the area 272.25 square feet.
History/Origin
The square pole originated from traditional land measurement systems used in England and colonial America, primarily for measuring plots of land in rural and agricultural contexts before the widespread adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the square pole is rarely used in modern measurement systems but may still be encountered in historical land records, rural property descriptions, or in regions that retain traditional measurement units.