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Are [a]

An are (a) is a unit of area equal to 100 square meters (m²). It is commonly used in land measurement, especially in some European countries.

1 are = 100 m² = 0.01 hectares.

Ares are useful for measuring small plots of land or gardens.

Square Chain [ch²]

A square chain (ch²) is a unit of area used in land surveying, especially in the US and UK. It represents the area of a square with sides one chain long.

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  1 chain = 66 feet (20.1168 meters)

  
  
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  1 square chain = 66 ft × 66 ft = 4,356 square feet ≈ 404.69 m²

  
  
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  10 square chains = 1 acre

  
  

Square chains are used to measure land parcels and agricultural fields.