Convert square perch to square kilometer
Please provide values below to convert square perch [sq pch] to square kilometer [km^2], or Convert square kilometer to square perch.
How to Convert Square Perch to Square Kilometer
1 sq pch = 2.529285295e-05 km^2
Example: convert 15 sq pch to km^2:
15 sq pch = 15 × 2.529285295e-05 km^2 = 0.00037939279425 km^2
Square Perch to Square Kilometer 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Today, the square perch is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by metric units such as square meters.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.
Square Kilometer
A square kilometer is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one kilometer each.
History/Origin
The square kilometer has been used as a standard unit of area measurement in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for measuring large land areas such as countries and regions.
Current Use
It is commonly used in geography, urban planning, and environmental studies to quantify land and area sizes, especially in contexts requiring large-scale measurements.