Converting from Square yard (yd²) to Square chain (ch²) in Area

What is Square yard (yd²)

Square yard (yd²) is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and other countries. It is the area of a square with sides measuring one yard in length.

What is Square chain (ch²)

Square chain (ch²) is a unit of area used mainly in the surveying industry. It is equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one chain (66 feet) in length.

Conversion Formulas

The conversion between square yard (yd²) and square chain (ch²) can be done using the following formulas:

To convert square yard to square chain:

ch2=yd2×0.002066116

To convert square chain to square yard:

yd2=ch2×484

Examples

1. Convert 10 square yards to square chain:

ch2=10×0.002066116=0.02066116 square chain

2. Convert 15 square chain to square yards:

yd2=15×484=7260 square yards

3. Convert 14 square yards to square chain:

ch2=14×0.002066116=0.02892562 square chain

Note

By using the conversion formulas provided, you can easily convert between square yard and square chain for your area measurement needs.