Convert square chain to township
Please provide values below to convert square chain [ch^2] to township [twnsp], or Convert township to square chain.
1 ch^2 = 4.34027777778e-06 twnsp. To convert square chain to township, multiply the value by 4.34027777778e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 twnsp = 230400 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 = 4.34027777778e-06 twnsp
- 1 twnsp = 230400 ch^2
- 10 ch^2 = 4.34027777778e-05 twnsp
- 100 ch^2 = 0.000434027777778 twnsp
How to Convert Square Chain to Township
1 ch^2 = 4.34027777777778e-06 twnsp
Example: convert 15 ch^2 to twnsp:
15 ch^2 = 15 × 4.34027777777778e-06 twnsp = 6.51041666666667e-05 twnsp
Square Chain to Township Conversion Table
| square chain | township |
|---|---|
| 1 ch^2 | 4.34027777778e-06 twnsp |
| 2 ch^2 | 8.68055555556e-06 twnsp |
| 3 ch^2 | 1.30208333333e-05 twnsp |
| 5 ch^2 | 2.17013888889e-05 twnsp |
| 10 ch^2 | 4.34027777778e-05 twnsp |
| 20 ch^2 | 8.68055555556e-05 twnsp |
| 50 ch^2 | 0.000217013888889 twnsp |
| 100 ch^2 | 0.000434027777778 twnsp |
| 500 ch^2 | 0.00217013888889 twnsp |
| 1000 ch^2 | 0.00434027777778 twnsp |
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.
Township
A township is a unit of land measurement or administrative division, often used to describe a subdivision of a county or municipality.
History/Origin
Historically, townships originated as land divisions in colonial America and were used for administrative and land surveying purposes. The concept varies by country, with some regions using it as a local government unit and others as a cadastral division.
Current Use
Today, townships are used primarily in certain countries like the United States and Canada for administrative, land surveying, and local governance purposes, though their specific functions and boundaries can differ regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 square chain in township?
1 square chain (ch^2) = 4.34027777778e-06 township (twnsp).
How do you convert square chain to township?
Multiply the square chain value by 4.34027777778e-06. For example, 25 ch^2 × 4.34027777778e-06 = 0.000108506944444 twnsp.
What is 10 square chain in township?
10 ch^2 = 4.34027777778e-05 twnsp.
Which unit is larger, the square chain or the township?
The township is the larger unit: 1 ch^2 equals only 4.34027777778e-06 twnsp.