Convert square chain to hectare
Please provide values below to convert square chain [ch^2] to hectare [ha], or Convert hectare to square chain.
How to Convert Square Chain to Hectare
1 ch^2 = 0.040468564224 ha
Example: convert 15 ch^2 to ha:
15 ch^2 = 15 × 0.040468564224 ha = 0.60702846336 ha
Square Chain to Hectare Conversion Table
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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.
Hectare
A hectare is a metric unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters, commonly used to measure land.
History/Origin
The hectare was introduced in the metric system in the 19th century to provide a practical unit for land measurement, especially in agriculture and forestry.
Current Use
Hectares are widely used worldwide for measuring large land areas, such as farms, forests, and parks, particularly in countries using the metric system.