Convert square chain to square dekameter
Please provide values below to convert square chain [ch^2] to square dekameter [dam^2], or Convert square dekameter to square chain.
How to Convert Square Chain to Square Dekameter
1 ch^2 = 4.0468564224 dam^2
Example: convert 15 ch^2 to dam^2:
15 ch^2 = 15 × 4.0468564224 dam^2 = 60.702846336 dam^2
Square Chain to Square Dekameter Conversion Table
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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.
Square Dekameter
A square dekameter (dam²) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one dekameter (10 meters).
History/Origin
The square dekameter originated from the metric system, which was developed in the late 18th century to standardize measurements. It is derived from the dekameter, a metric unit of length, and used primarily in contexts requiring larger area measurements.
Current Use
The square dekameter is rarely used in modern practice, having been largely replaced by the hectare (ha) for land measurement. It may still be encountered in scientific or educational contexts involving metric area conversions.