Convert square chain to section
Please provide values below to convert square chain [ch^2] to section [sect], or Convert section to square chain.
1 ch^2 = 0.00015625 sect. To convert square chain to section, multiply the value by 0.00015625; to go the other way, divide by it (1 sect = 6400 ch^2). Both units measure area and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch^2 = 0.00015625 sect
- 1 sect = 6400 ch^2
- 10 ch^2 = 0.0015625 sect
- 100 ch^2 = 0.015625 sect
How to Convert Square Chain to Section
1 ch^2 = 0.00015625 sect
Example: convert 15 ch^2 to sect:
15 ch^2 = 15 × 0.00015625 sect = 0.00234375 sect
Square Chain to Section Conversion Table
| square chain | section |
|---|---|
| 1 ch^2 | 0.00015625 sect |
| 2 ch^2 | 0.0003125 sect |
| 3 ch^2 | 0.00046875 sect |
| 5 ch^2 | 0.00078125 sect |
| 10 ch^2 | 0.0015625 sect |
| 20 ch^2 | 0.003125 sect |
| 50 ch^2 | 0.0078125 sect |
| 100 ch^2 | 0.015625 sect |
| 500 ch^2 | 0.078125 sect |
| 1000 ch^2 | 0.15625 sect |
Square Chain
A square chain (ch^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one chain (66 feet) each, equivalent to 4356 square feet.
History/Origin
The square chain originated in land measurement practices in England, particularly used in surveying and land division during the 19th century, especially in the context of the Imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the square chain is largely obsolete and rarely used outside historical or land survey contexts; modern measurements typically employ acres or square meters.
Section
A section is a unit of area measurement used to quantify a specific portion of a larger area, typically in land or land-related contexts.
History/Origin
The term 'section' originated from land surveying practices, particularly in the United States Public Land Survey System, where it refers to a square mile area (640 acres). It has been used historically to subdivide land for legal and administrative purposes.
Current Use
Today, 'section' is primarily used in land surveying, real estate, and legal contexts to describe specific parcels of land, especially in regions that follow the Public Land Survey System or similar subdivision methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 square chain in section?
1 square chain (ch^2) = 0.00015625 section (sect).
How do you convert square chain to section?
Multiply the square chain value by 0.00015625. For example, 25 ch^2 × 0.00015625 = 0.00390625 sect.
What is 10 square chain in section?
10 ch^2 = 0.0015625 sect.
Which unit is larger, the square chain or the section?
The section is the larger unit: 1 ch^2 equals only 0.00015625 sect.