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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 Perch


A square perch is a traditional unit of area, also known as a square rod or pole. It represents the area of a square with sides one perch (rod) long.



  • 1 perch (rod) = 16.5 feet



  • 1 square perch = 16.5 ft × 16.5 ft = 272.25 square feet ≈ 25.29 square meters



  • 160 square perches = 1 acre



Square perches were commonly used in land surveying and property descriptions, especially in the UK and older US records.




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