Convert square yard to square chain
Please provide values below to convert square yard [yd^2] to square chain [ch^2], or Convert square chain to square yard.
How to Convert Square Yard to Square Chain
1 yd^2 = 0.00206611570247934 ch^2
Example: convert 15 yd^2 to ch^2:
15 yd^2 = 15 × 0.00206611570247934 ch^2 = 0.0309917355371901 ch^2
Square Yard to Square Chain Conversion Table
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Square Yard
A square yard is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one yard in length.
History/Origin
The square yard has been used historically in the measurement of land and textiles, originating from the yard measurement system used in the UK and other countries that adopted the imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the square yard is commonly used in real estate, carpeting, and fabric industries, especially in the United States and the UK, for measuring areas of land, floors, and textiles.
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.