What Is This Tool?
This unit converter allows you to easily convert area measurements from square chain to square pole, facilitating interpretation of historical land records and cadastral data expressed in imperial units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the area value in square chain (ch^2) you want to convert.
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Select 'Square chain [ch^2]' as the from-unit and 'Square pole' as the to-unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent area in square poles.
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Review the converted value and use it for your land measurement needs.
Key Features
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Converts area from square chain (ch^2) to square pole units.
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Uses a precise conversion rate based on imperial land measurement standards.
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Suitable for cadastral surveying and legal land description tasks.
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Supports conversions relevant to historical and modern property records.
Examples
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5 Square chain [ch^2] equals 80 Square pole (5 × 16).
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0.25 Square chain [ch^2] equals 4 Square pole (0.25 × 16).
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting historical land measurements in cadastral surveying.
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Converting land areas when working on property deeds and plans referencing chains and poles.
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Documenting and analyzing parcel sizes in older UK and US legal land descriptions.
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Migrating property data from imperial units to modern measurement systems.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the original unit of measurement before converting to ensure accuracy.
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Use this conversion when dealing specifically with imperial land units in a surveying context.
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Remember that these units are not standard in metric workflows; apply careful consideration when integrating metric data.
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Consult historical records carefully to confirm unit relevance and context.
Limitations
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Both square chain and square pole are imperial units not standard in modern metric systems.
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Conversion is strictly for imperial land area measurements and is not applicable to metric or non-land units.
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May not be suitable for workflows focusing solely on metric area units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a square chain (ch^2)?
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A square chain is an imperial unit of area equal to the space of a square with sides one chain (66 feet) long, equivalent to 4,356 square feet.
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How many square poles are in one square chain?
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One square chain equals 16 square poles.
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In what contexts is this conversion useful?
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This conversion is commonly used in cadastral surveying, historical land measurements, and interpreting older property records that use imperial land units.
Key Terminology
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Square chain (ch^2)
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An imperial area unit equal to a square measuring one chain (66 feet) on each side, or 4,356 square feet.
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Square pole
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An imperial unit of area equal to a square with sides one pole (rod) long, measuring 272.25 square feet, and equivalent to 1/160 of an acre.
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Cadastral surveying
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The process of surveying land to define boundaries and property ownership, often using traditional units like chains and poles.