Converting from Square chain (ch²) to Rood (ro) in Area

What is Square chain (ch²)

Square chain (ch²) is a unit of measurement typically used in land area calculations. One square chain is equal to the area of a square whose sides are each one chain in length.

What is Rood (ro)

Rood (ro) is another unit of area measurement often used in real estate and land surveys. One rood is equal to 40 square rods, or one-fourth of an acre.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from square chain to rood:

Rood(ro)=Square chain(ch2)×0.4

To convert from rood to square chain:

Square chain(ch2)=Rood(ro)×2.5

Examples

1. Convert 7 square chains to roods.

Rood=7×0.4=2.8

Therefore, 7 square chains is equal to 2.8 roods.

2. Convert 16 roods to square chains.

Square chain=16×2.5=40

Therefore, 16 roods is equal to 40 square chains.

3. Convert 5 square chains to roods using the default conversion.

Rood=5×0.4=2

Thus, 5 square chains is equal to 2 roods.

4. Convert 18 roods to square chains using the default conversion.

Square chain=18×2.5=45

Hence, 18 roods is equivalent to 45 square chains.