Convert varas conuqueras cuad to square chain
Please provide values below to convert varas conuqueras cuad [varas co.c.] to square chain [ch^2], or Convert square chain to varas conuqueras cuad.
How to Convert Varas Conuqueras Cuad to Square Chain
1 varas co.c. = 0.0107938101678673 ch^2
Example: convert 15 varas co.c. to ch^2:
15 varas co.c. = 15 × 0.0107938101678673 ch^2 = 0.161907152518009 ch^2
Varas Conuqueras Cuad to Square Chain Conversion Table
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Varas Conuqueras Cuad
Varas conuqueras cuad is a traditional unit of area measurement used in certain regions, primarily in Mexico, representing a specific area size based on the vara conuquera and the cuadrado (square).
History/Origin
This unit originated during the colonial period in Mexico, derived from the vara, a Spanish unit of length, adapted for local land measurement practices. It was commonly used in agricultural and land transactions before standardization of units.
Current Use
Today, varas conuqueras cuad is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it may still be encountered in historical land records or traditional contexts within certain communities.
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.