Convert square chain to square foot
Please provide values below to convert square chain [ch^2] to square foot [ft^2], or Convert square foot to square chain.
How to Convert Square Chain to Square Foot
1 ch^2 = 4356 ft^2
Example: convert 15 ch^2 to ft^2:
15 ch^2 = 15 × 4356 ft^2 = 65340 ft^2
Square Chain to Square Foot 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.
Square Foot
A square foot is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The square foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary systems for measuring areas, especially in real estate and construction, dating back to the adoption of the imperial system in the UK and its influence in the US.
Current Use
Today, the square foot is widely used in real estate, architecture, and interior design in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units to measure property sizes, building areas, and land plots.