Online Area Units Converter
How to Convert from Square chain [ch^2] to Are [a]

How to Convert from Square chain [ch^2] to Are [a]

Learn the process to convert area measurements from square chain (ch^2), an imperial unit, to the metric are (a) unit, useful for cadastral surveying and land measurement.

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Square chain [ch^2] to Are [a] Conversion Table

Square chain [ch^2] Are [a]

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Square chain [ch^2] to Are [a] Conversion Table
Square chain [ch^2] Are [a]

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms area values from square chain, an imperial measurement used in land surveying, to are, a metric unit commonly applied in land and agricultural measurements. It helps translate historical or imperial area sizes into metric units for modern use.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the area value in square chain units (ch^2) that you want to convert
  • Select the source unit as square chain [ch^2] and the target unit as are [a]
  • Click convert to get the equivalent area expressed in are units
  • Use the results to assist with land measurement, planning, or record translation

Key Features

  • Converts square chain [ch^2] values into are [a] with a fixed conversion rate
  • Supports interpreting imperial land measures used in property and cadastral records
  • Provides metric results suitable for agricultural and land planning purposes
  • Web-based and easy to use without requiring additional software

Examples

  • 2 ch^2 equals 8.0937128448 a (2 × 4.0468564224 a)
  • 5 ch^2 equals 20.234282112 a (5 × 4.0468564224 a)

Common Use Cases

  • Interpreting older land deeds and cadastral documents using imperial units
  • Converting parcel areas for modern agricultural planning or property management
  • Translating legacy land records referencing chains into metric units for regulatory compliance
  • Supporting land administration and historical map analysis

Tips & Best Practices

  • Use exact conversion values to avoid discrepancies in legal or cadastral contexts
  • Consider the are unit’s suitability when converting small plots or gardens
  • Be aware that square chain is based on imperial measurements, so verify the unit context
  • Use this tool as an intermediate step if your region primarily uses square meters or hectares

Limitations

  • Square chain is less relevant in strictly metric countries
  • Rounding conversion results can affect precision, important for legal or cadastral use
  • Are units might be less common in some regions, requiring further conversion to other metric units

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a square chain?
A square chain (ch^2) is an imperial unit of area equal to a square with sides one chain long, which equals exactly 4,356 square feet.

How is one square chain related to an acre?
One square chain is exactly one-tenth of an acre.

What does one are represent?
One are (a) corresponds to 100 square meters and is used for land measurement in metric units.

Key Terminology

Square chain [ch^2]
An imperial unit of area equal to a square with each side measuring one chain (66 feet), equivalent to 4,356 square feet.
Are [a]
A metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters, commonly used for small plots and agricultural land measurements.
Cadastral surveying
The process of measuring and recording land parcels for ownership and property rights.

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