Convert Square Chains to Square Yards
Convert Square Chains (ch²) to Square Yards (yd²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
yd² = ch² × 484
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.
About Square Yards
A square yard (yd²) is an imperial unit of area equal to a square with sides of one yard (3 ft × 3 ft or 9 ft²). It is commonly used for measuring carpet, fabric, and concrete in construction projects. A queen-size mattress covers about 5 yd², and a typical driveway might require 30-50 yd² of concrete. This unit is particularly common in the textile, carpeting, and landscaping industries in imperial-system countries.
Quick Reference Table
| Square Chains (ch²) | Square Yards (yd²) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch² | 484 yd² |
| 2 ch² | 968 yd² |
| 5 ch² | 2420 yd² |
| 10 ch² | 4840 yd² |
| 25 ch² | 12100 yd² |
| 50 ch² | 24200 yd² |
| 100 ch² | 48400 yd² |