Convert section to square chain
Please provide values below to convert section [sect] to square chain [ch^2], or Convert square chain to section.
1 sect = 6400 ch^2. To convert section to square chain, multiply the value by 6400; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch^2 = 0.00015625 sect). Both units measure area and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 sect = 6400 ch^2
- 1 ch^2 = 0.00015625 sect
- 10 sect = 64000 ch^2
- 100 sect = 640000 ch^2
How to Convert Section to Square Chain
1 sect = 6400 ch^2
Example: convert 15 sect to ch^2:
15 sect = 15 × 6400 ch^2 = 96000 ch^2
Section to Square Chain Conversion Table
| section | square chain |
|---|---|
| 1 sect | 6400 ch^2 |
| 2 sect | 12800 ch^2 |
| 3 sect | 19200 ch^2 |
| 5 sect | 32000 ch^2 |
| 10 sect | 64000 ch^2 |
| 20 sect | 128000 ch^2 |
| 50 sect | 320000 ch^2 |
| 100 sect | 640000 ch^2 |
| 500 sect | 3200000 ch^2 |
| 1000 sect | 6400000 ch^2 |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 section in square chain?
1 section (sect) = 6400 square chain (ch^2).
How do you convert section to square chain?
Multiply the section value by 6400. For example, 25 sect × 6400 = 160000 ch^2.
What is 10 section in square chain?
10 sect = 64000 ch^2.
Which unit is larger, the section or the square chain?
The section is the larger unit: 1 sect = 6400 ch^2.