Discover the ease of converting land measurements from square chains to ares with our intuitive tool. Curated by Newtum, this page offers precise conversions at a glance.
A Square Chain, often abbreviated as ch^2, is a unit of area measurement equivalent to 10 square chains. Historically used in land surveying, one square chain is equal to an area of 66 feet by 66 feet, or 4,356 square feet.
Definition of AreAn 'are' is a metric unit of area measure, equal to 100 square meters. Used in land measurement, it provides a simpler alternative to the square meter for larger plots. One hectare equals 100 ares, illustrating the scale of the unit.
| Square Chain (ch^2) | Are (a) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ch^2 | 0.04047 a |
| 0.1 ch^2 | 0.4047 a |
| 0.5 ch^2 | 2.0235 a |
| 1 ch^2 | 4.047 a |
| 2 ch^2 | 8.094 a |
| 3 ch^2 | 12.141 a |
| 5 ch^2 | 20.235 a |
| 10 ch^2 | 40.47 a |
| 20 ch^2 | 80.94 a |
| 50 ch^2 | 202.35 a |
Example 1:
Convert 0.1 ch^2 to a:
0.1 ch^2 = 0.1 × 4.047 a = 0.4047 a
Example 2:
Convert 1 ch^2 to a:
1 ch^2 = 1 × 4.047 a = 4.047 a
The Square Chain to Are converter traces its roots back to the adaptation of metric measurements in land surveying. It bridges the gap between the Imperial system, where square chains were common, and the metric system, which uses ares.
Explore real-life applications of converting square chains to ares and learn how this tool can assist in various land measurement scenarios.
Example 1: To convert 2 square chains to ares, simply multiply by 4.047. Result: 2 ch^2 is 8.094 ares.
Example 2: Converting 5 square chains to ares gives you 5 × 4.047 = 20.235 ares.
1. What is a square chain?
A square chain is an Imperial unit of area, primarily used in land surveying.
2. How many ares are in one square chain?
One square chain is equivalent to 4.047 ares.
3. Is this converter easy to use?
Yes, simply input your value in square chains and receive the are equivalent instantly.
