Chain To Hectometer Converter

(ch to hm^2 converter)

Convert Square Chain to Square Hectometer


Streamline Your Land Area Conversions: Square Chain to Square Hectometer Made Easy


(Last Updated On: 2024-04-12)

Simplify your land measurement conversions with our Square Chain to Square Hectometer Converter, a tool crafted to intrigue and assist you in seamless unit transformations.

What are Chain and Hectometer

Definition of Chain

A chain, in land measurement, is a unit of length equal to 66 feet or 22 yards. It originated from the surveying methods used by English surveyors and is commonly used to measure land area. One chain is comprised of 100 links, a term which also originates from surveying, where a metal chain with 100 connected links was used to measure distances.

Definition of Hectometer

A hectometer, or hectometre, is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundred meters. It is not commonly used in everyday measurements but is prevalent in land area measurement, particularly in agriculture and forestry. One hectometer is equivalent to 0.01 square kilometers, providing a sizable unit for large-scale land measurements.

Chain to Hectometer Conversion Table

Square Chain (ch²) Square Hectometer (hm²)
0.01 ch² 0.00404686 hm²
0.1 ch² 0.0404686 hm²
0.2 ch² 0.0809372 hm²
0.3 ch² 0.1214058 hm²
0.4 ch² 0.1618744 hm²
0.5 ch² 0.202343 hm²
0.6 ch² 0.2428116 hm²
0.7 ch² 0.2832802 hm²
0.8 ch² 0.3237488 hm²
0.9 ch² 0.3642174 hm²
1 ch² 0.404686 hm²

Conversion of Chain to Hectometer

1 ch² = 0.404686 hm²

Example 1:
Convert 2 ch² to hm²:
2 ch² = 2 × 0.404686 hm² = 0.809372 hm²

Example 2:
Convert 5 ch² to hm²:
5 ch² = 5 × 0.404686 hm² = 2.02343 hm²

History of Chain and Hectometer

The Square Chain to Square Hectometer conversion has its roots in agricultural land measurement, dating back to when chains were a standard for surveying plots of land. With the adoption of the metric system, converting these units became essential for standardization and international dealings in land-related activities.

How to use Chain to Hectometer Converter

Real Life Applications of Chain to Hectometer

Discover the practical uses of the Square Chain to Square Hectometer Converter in real-world scenarios.

Solved Examples ch to hm^2

Example 1:
Converting 10 ch² to hm²:
10 ch² = 10 × 0.404686 hm² = 4.04686 hm²

Example 2:
Converting 25 ch² to hm²:
25 ch² = 25 × 0.404686 hm² = 10.11715 hm²

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a Square Chain?
A Square Chain is a unit of area measurement, often used in land surveying, equal to the area of a square with each side being one chain in length.

2. How do you convert Square Chains to Square Hectometers?
To convert Square Chains to Square Hectometers, multiply the number of Square Chains by 0.404686.

3. Can I convert Square Hectometers back to Square Chains?
Yes, you can convert Square Hectometers back to Square Chains by dividing the number of Square Hectometers by 0.404686.