Convert square pole to square chain
Please provide values below to convert square pole [sq pole] to square chain [ch^2], or Convert square chain to square pole.
1 sq pole = 0.062500000766 ch^2. To convert square pole to square chain, multiply the value by 0.062500000766; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch^2 = 15.9999998039 sq pole). Both units measure area and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 sq pole = 0.062500000766 ch^2
- 1 ch^2 = 15.9999998039 sq pole
- 10 sq pole = 0.62500000766 ch^2
- 100 sq pole = 6.2500000766 ch^2
How to Convert Square Pole to Square Chain
1 sq pole = 0.0625000007660267 ch^2
Example: convert 15 sq pole to ch^2:
15 sq pole = 15 × 0.0625000007660267 ch^2 = 0.9375000114904 ch^2
Square Pole to Square Chain Conversion Table
| square pole | square chain |
|---|---|
| 1 sq pole | 0.062500000766 ch^2 |
| 2 sq pole | 0.125000001532 ch^2 |
| 3 sq pole | 0.187500002298 ch^2 |
| 5 sq pole | 0.31250000383 ch^2 |
| 10 sq pole | 0.62500000766 ch^2 |
| 20 sq pole | 1.25000001532 ch^2 |
| 50 sq pole | 3.1250000383 ch^2 |
| 100 sq pole | 6.2500000766 ch^2 |
| 500 sq pole | 31.250000383 ch^2 |
| 1000 sq pole | 62.500000766 ch^2 |
Square Pole
A square pole is a unit of area measurement representing the area of a square with one pole (perch) as its side, where one pole equals 16.5 feet, making the area 272.25 square feet.
History/Origin
The square pole originated from traditional land measurement systems used in England and colonial America, primarily for measuring plots of land in rural and agricultural contexts before the widespread adoption of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the square pole is rarely used in modern measurement systems but may still be encountered in historical land records, rural property descriptions, or in regions that retain traditional measurement units.
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 square pole in square chain?
1 square pole (sq pole) = 0.062500000766 square chain (ch^2).
How do you convert square pole to square chain?
Multiply the square pole value by 0.062500000766. For example, 25 sq pole × 0.062500000766 = 1.56250001915 ch^2.
What is 10 square pole in square chain?
10 sq pole = 0.62500000766 ch^2.
Which unit is larger, the square pole or the square chain?
The square chain is the larger unit: 1 sq pole equals only 0.062500000766 ch^2.