Convert Ares to Square Chains
Convert Ares (a) to Square Chains (ch²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
ch² = a × 0.2471053815
About Ares
An are (a) is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters (10 m × 10 m). Though less commonly used today, it served as an intermediate unit between square meters and hectares in the metric system. One are equals 0.01 hectares or about 119.6 yd². It is still occasionally used in some European countries for measuring medium-sized land plots, gardens, and vineyards. The dekameter-squared (dam²) is another name for the same unit.
About Square Chains
A square chain (ch²) is a surveying unit equal to the area of a square with sides of one Gunter's chain (66 feet or ~20.12 m), approximately 404.69 m². Ten square chains equal exactly one acre, making it the natural subdivision unit in traditional land surveying. The US Public Land Survey System used chains to lay out townships and sections, and square chains appear throughout old legal property descriptions and government land grants across North America. One square chain equals exactly 16 square rods.
Quick Reference Table
| Ares (a) | Square Chains (ch²) |
|---|---|
| 1 a | 0.247105 ch² |
| 2 a | 0.494211 ch² |
| 5 a | 1.23553 ch² |
| 10 a | 2.47105 ch² |
| 25 a | 6.17763 ch² |
| 50 a | 12.3553 ch² |
| 100 a | 24.7105 ch² |