Convert square perch to square chain
Please provide values below to convert square perch [sq pch] to square chain [ch^2], or Convert square chain to square perch.
How to Convert Square Perch to Square Chain
1 sq pch = 0.0625000007660267 ch^2
Example: convert 15 sq pch to ch^2:
15 sq pch = 15 × 0.0625000007660267 ch^2 = 0.9375000114904 ch^2
Square Perch to Square Chain Conversion Table
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Square Perch
A square perch is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with one perch (16.5 feet) on each side.
History/Origin
The square perch, also known as a square rod or perche, originated in the British Imperial system and was traditionally used in land measurement, especially in the UK and former British colonies.
Current Use
Today, the square perch is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by metric units such as square meters. It may still be encountered in historical land records or in regions where traditional units persist.
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.