What is a square perch?

A square perch is a historical unit of area equivalent to a square with sides one perch long, where one perch equals 16.5 feet, making one square perch equal to 272.25 square feet, or approximately 25.2929 square meters.

What does are [a] represent?

An are (symbol a) is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters, commonly used for measuring small plots of land and related to the hectare where 1 hectare equals 100 ares.

Why convert square perch to are [a]?

Converting from square perch to are [a] helps translate historical land measurements into modern metric units for clearer understanding and integration with current property records.

How to Convert from Square Perch to Are [a]

Learn how to convert area measurements from the historical unit square perch to the metric unit are [a] using a straightforward conversion formula. Ideal for land surveying, property law, and archival research.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool allows you to convert area values from square perch, a traditional unit used in British and American land measurement, to are [a], a metric unit representing 100 square meters. It simplifies translating historical land data into modern units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the area value in square perch in the input field.
Select square perch as the original area unit.
Choose are [a] as the target unit for conversion.
Click the convert button to see the equivalent area in are [a].
Use the converted value for land measurement comparisons or legal documentation.

Key Features

Converts area from square perch to are [a] based on an exact conversion factor.
Suitable for interpreting historical land deeds and estate records.
Helps integrate old land measurements with contemporary property data.
Browser-based and easy to use with clear input and output.
Supports legal, surveying, and agricultural land use applications.

Examples

10 square perch equals 2.529285264 are [a].
50 square perch equals 12.64642632 are [a].

Common Use Cases

Translating historical land measurements to metric units for clarity.
Surveying and legal conveyancing involving legacy area units.
Agricultural planning for small fields or orchards.
Archival and genealogical research with pre-metric land units.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify historical context before converting to ensure meaningful results.
Cross-check converted values when integrating with modern land records.
Use the tool for small to moderate area sizes as it relates to legacy measurements.
Refer to the exact conversion formula for accuracy in legal or property matters.

Limitations

Square perch is a legacy unit rarely used in current measurements.
Rounding errors may occur when converting very large areas or imprecise historical records.
Meaningful use requires understanding of historical land measurement contexts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a square perch?: A square perch is a historical unit of area equivalent to a square with sides one perch long, where one perch equals 16.5 feet, making one square perch equal to 272.25 square feet, or approximately 25.2929 square meters.
What does are [a] represent?: An are (symbol a) is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters, commonly used for measuring small plots of land and related to the hectare where 1 hectare equals 100 ares.
Why convert square perch to are [a]?: Converting from square perch to are [a] helps translate historical land measurements into modern metric units for clearer understanding and integration with current property records.

Key Terminology

Square perch: A historical area unit equal to a square with sides one perch long, used in British and American land surveying.
Perch: A length unit equal to 16.5 feet, the side length used to define the square perch.
Are [a]: A metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters, used for small plots of land measurement.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the approximate area of one square perch in square meters?

Approximately 25.29 m²

Exactly 100 m²

Approximately 16.5 m²

How many ares are equivalent to one square perch?

0.5 are

0.2529285264 are

1 are

Which unit is larger in land measurement?

Are [a]

Square perch

Both are equal

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