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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.



  • 1 chain = 66 feet (20.1168 meters)



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



  • 10 square chains = 1 acre



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




Square Hectometer [hm²]


A square hectometer (hm²) is a unit of area equal to a square with sides 1 hectometer (100 meters) long.

1 hm² = 10,000 m² = 1 hectare (ha).

It is used to measure large areas like fields or forests, similar to hectares.



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