Convert township to square chain

Please provide values below to convert township [twnsp] to square chain [ch^2], or Convert square chain to township.

1 twnsp = 230400 ch^2. To convert township to square chain, multiply the value by 230400; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch^2 = 4.34027777778e-06 twnsp). Both units measure area and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.

Quick Reference

  • 1 twnsp = 230400 ch^2
  • 1 ch^2 = 4.34027777778e-06 twnsp
  • 10 twnsp = 2304000 ch^2
  • 100 twnsp = 23040000 ch^2



How to Convert Township to Square Chain

1 twnsp = 230400 ch^2

Example: convert 15 twnsp to ch^2:
15 twnsp = 15 × 230400 ch^2 = 3456000 ch^2


Township to Square Chain Conversion Table

township square chain
1 twnsp 230400 ch^2
2 twnsp 460800 ch^2
3 twnsp 691200 ch^2
5 twnsp 1152000 ch^2
10 twnsp 2304000 ch^2
20 twnsp 4608000 ch^2
50 twnsp 11520000 ch^2
100 twnsp 23040000 ch^2
500 twnsp 115200000 ch^2
1000 twnsp 230400000 ch^2

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.


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 township in square chain?

1 township (twnsp) = 230400 square chain (ch^2).

How do you convert township to square chain?

Multiply the township value by 230400. For example, 25 twnsp × 230400 = 5760000 ch^2.

What is 10 township in square chain?

10 twnsp = 2304000 ch^2.

Which unit is larger, the township or the square chain?

The township is the larger unit: 1 twnsp = 230400 ch^2.