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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 Mil [mil²]


A square mil (mil²) is a very small unit of area used mainly in engineering and manufacturing, especially for measuring the cross-sectional area of wires and thin materials.



  • 1 mil = 1/1000 of an inch (0.001 inch)



  • 1 square mil = (0.001 inch)² = 0.000001 square inches (in²)



  • 1 square mil ≈ 6.4516 × 10⁻¹⁰ square meters (m²)



Square mils are useful for precise measurements in electronics and materials science.



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