Convert barn to square chain
Please provide values below to convert barn [b] to square chain [ch^2], or Convert square chain to barn.
How to Convert Barn to Square Chain
1 b = 2.47105381467165e-31 ch^2
Example: convert 15 b to ch^2:
15 b = 15 × 2.47105381467165e-31 ch^2 = 3.70658072200748e-30 ch^2
Barn to Square Chain Conversion Table
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Barn
A barn is a unit of area used primarily in agriculture to measure land, especially for farming purposes.
History/Origin
The barn originated as a unit of measure in the 19th century, based on the amount of land that could be covered by a barn, roughly equivalent to 40 square rods or about 40 acres, and was used in land surveying and farming contexts.
Current Use
Today, the barn is largely obsolete as a formal measurement unit but is still used colloquially in agriculture to refer to land area, especially in the United States, often informally approximating 40 acres.
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.