Convert square perch to hectare
Please provide values below to convert square perch [sq pch] to hectare [ha], or Convert hectare to square perch.
How to Convert Square Perch to Hectare
1 sq pch = 0.002529285295 ha
Example: convert 15 sq pch to ha:
15 sq pch = 15 × 0.002529285295 ha = 0.037939279425 ha
Square Perch to Hectare Conversion Table
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Square Perch
A square perch is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with one perch (16.5 feet) on each side.
History/Origin
The square perch, also known as a square rod or perche, originated in the British Imperial system and was traditionally used in land measurement, especially in the UK and former British colonies.
Current Use
Today, the square perch is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by metric units such as square meters. It may still be encountered in historical land records or in regions where traditional units persist.
Hectare
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used to measure land.
History/Origin
The hectare was introduced in the metric system in the 19th century to provide a practical unit for land measurement, especially in agriculture and forestry.
Current Use
Hectares are widely used worldwide for measuring large land areas, such as farms, forests, and parks, particularly in countries using the metric system.