Convert square inch to square chain
Please provide values below to convert square inch [in^2] to square chain [ch^2], or Convert square chain to square inch.
How to Convert Square Inch to Square Chain
1 in^2 = 1.59422507907356e-06 ch^2
Example: convert 15 in^2 to ch^2:
15 in^2 = 15 × 1.59422507907356e-06 ch^2 = 2.39133761861035e-05 ch^2
Square Inch to Square Chain Conversion Table
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Square Inch
A square inch is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with sides of one inch.
History/Origin
The square inch has been used historically in the imperial and US customary systems for measuring small areas, especially in engineering, manufacturing, and real estate, dating back to the adoption of the inch as a standard unit of length.
Current Use
Today, the square inch is still used in various fields such as printing, screen sizes, and material measurements, although the square meter is more common internationally. It remains a standard unit within the 'Area' converter in measurement tools and applications.
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.