Convert square meter to square perch
Please provide values below to convert square meter [m^2] to square perch [sq pch], or Convert square perch to square meter.
How to Convert Square Meter to Square Perch
1 m^2 = 0.0395368605501658 sq pch
Example: convert 15 m^2 to sq pch:
15 m^2 = 15 × 0.0395368605501658 sq pch = 0.593052908252487 sq pch
Square Meter to Square Perch Conversion Table
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Square Meter
A square meter (m^2) is the SI unit of area, representing the area of a square with sides of one meter each.
History/Origin
The square meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the speed of light, and has since become the standard unit for measuring area in the metric system.
Current Use
The square meter is widely used in various fields such as real estate, architecture, land measurement, and engineering to quantify surface areas of spaces and objects.
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Today, the square perch is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by metric units such as square meters.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.