Convert cuerda to square chain
Please provide values below to convert cuerda [cuerda] to square chain [ch^2], or Convert square chain to cuerda.
How to Convert Cuerda to Square Chain
1 cuerda = 9.71221910232503 ch^2
Example: convert 15 cuerda to ch^2:
15 cuerda = 15 × 9.71221910232503 ch^2 = 145.683286534875 ch^2
Cuerda to Square Chain Conversion Table
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Cuerda
A cuerda is a traditional Spanish unit of area measurement, historically used in Spain and Latin America, equivalent to approximately 627.4 square meters.
History/Origin
The cuerda has origins in Spanish customary units, dating back to medieval times. It was used primarily for land measurement in agricultural and rural contexts, especially in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean regions. Its size varied regionally but generally represented a standard land parcel.
Current Use
Today, the cuerda is largely obsolete as an official measurement unit but is still used informally in some regions, particularly in Puerto Rico, for real estate and land transactions. It is recognized culturally but replaced by the metric system in official contexts.
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.