Discover the ease of converting land measurements from sections to square chains. Let Newtum's precise 'Section to Square Chain Converter' pique your curiosity and simplify your conversions.
A 'Section' in land measurement is a unit of area primarily used in the United States. It represents a square with one-mile sides, totaling 640 acres or approximately 2.59 square kilometers. This large area is commonly used for land ownership and real estate transactions in rural and agricultural settings.
Definition of SquareChainA 'Square Chain' is a unit of area that is part of the imperial system, used primarily in the United Kingdom and its former colonies. It equals a square that has each side measuring one chain in length, which is equivalent to 66 feet, or 22 yards. This unit is often used in surveying and land measurement.
| Section (sec) | Square Chain (ch²) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 sec | 64 ch² |
| 0.05 sec | 320 ch² |
| 0.1 sec | 640 ch² |
| 0.5 sec | 3200 ch² |
| 1 sec | 6400 ch² |
| 2 sec | 12800 ch² |
| 5 sec | 32000 ch² |
| 10 sec | 64000 ch² |
| 20 sec | 128000 ch² |
| 50 sec | 320000 ch² |
1 section = 6400 square chains
1 square chain = 0.00015625 sections
Example 1:
Convert 1 section to square chains:
1 section = 1 × 6400 square chains = 6400 square chains
Example 2:
Convert 0.5 sections to square chains:
0.5 sections = 0.5 × 6400 square chains = 3200 square chains
The history of converting sections to square chains harks back to the days of land grants and surveying in the British Empire, where these units were commonly used for defining land areas for agricultural and industrial development. Today, they remain relevant in legal descriptions and historical contexts.
Explore the practical uses of converting sections to square chains and understand how this tool facilitates land measurement and planning.
Example 1:
To convert 2 sections to square chains:
2 sections = 2 × 6400 square chains = 12800 square chains
Example 2:
To convert 0.25 sections to square chains:
0.25 sections = 0.25 × 6400 square chains = 1600 square chains
