Converting from Square chain (ch²) to Square decimeter (dm²) in Area

What is Square chain (ch²)

Square chain (ch²) is a unit of area commonly used in surveying. It is equivalent to a square with sides measuring one chain in length. One square chain is equal to 40468.56 square decimeters.

What is Square decimeter (dm²)

Square decimeter (dm²) is a metric unit of area equal to a square with sides measuring one decimeter in length. One square decimeter is equal to 0.00002471054 square chains.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from square chain to square decimeter:

Square decimeter (dm²)=Square chain (ch²)×40468.56

To convert from square decimeter to square chain:

Square chain (ch²)=Square decimeter (dm²)×0.00002471054

Examples

1. Convert 9 square chains to square decimeters:

9ch²=9×40468.56=364217.1dm²

2. Convert 15 square decimeters to square chains:

15dm²=15×0.00002471054=0.0003706581ch²

3. Convert 7 square chains to square decimeters:

7ch²=7×40468.56=283279.9dm²

Use this page to perform converting from Square chain (ch²) to Square decimeter (dm²) for your area calculations.