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Square Meter [m²]


A square meter (m²) is the SI unit of area. It represents the area of a square with sides that are 1 meter long. Square meters are commonly used to measure spaces like rooms, land, and buildings. For example, a room that is 5 meters long and 4 meters wide has an area of 20 m² (5 × 4 = 20).


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.





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