Convert square chain to acre (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert square chain [ch^2] to acre (US survey) [ac (US)], or Convert acre (US survey) to square chain.
How to Convert Square Chain to Acre (Us Survey)
1 ch^2 = 0.0999996000005051 ac (US)
Example: convert 15 ch^2 to ac (US):
15 ch^2 = 15 × 0.0999996000005051 ac (US) = 1.49999400000758 ac (US)
Square Chain to Acre (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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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.
Acre (Us Survey)
An acre (US survey) is a unit of area used primarily in land measurement, equal to 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,046.86 square meters.
History/Origin
The acre originated in medieval England as a measure of land area that could be plowed in one day with a yoke of oxen. It was standardized in the United States based on the survey system, maintaining its traditional size for land measurement purposes.
Current Use
The acre (US survey) is still used in the United States for real estate, agriculture, and land planning, especially in rural and agricultural contexts, although the metric system is increasingly adopted globally.