Convert square perch to are
Please provide values below to convert square perch [sq pch] to are [a], or Convert are to square perch.
How to Convert Square Perch to Are
1 sq pch = 0.2529285295 a
Example: convert 15 sq pch to a:
15 sq pch = 15 × 0.2529285295 a = 3.7939279425 a
Square Perch to Are Conversion Table
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Square Perch
A square perch is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with one perch (16.5 feet) on each side.
History/Origin
The square perch, also known as a square rod or perche, originated in the British Imperial system and was traditionally used in land measurement, especially in the UK and former British colonies.
Current Use
Today, the square perch is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by metric units such as square meters. It may still be encountered in historical land records or in regions where traditional units persist.
Are
The are is a metric unit of area equal to 100 square meters.
History/Origin
The are was introduced in France in the 19th century as a convenient unit for measuring land area, particularly in agriculture and real estate.
Current Use
The are is still used in some countries for land measurement, especially in real estate and agriculture, but has largely been replaced by the hectare in most contexts.