Definition:Imperial/Area/Square Chain

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Definition

The square chain is an imperial unit of area.


One square chain is equal to a square of side $1$ chain in length.

\(\ds \) \(\) \(\ds 1\) square chain
\(\ds \) \(=\) \(\ds 16 = 4^2\) square rods, poles or perches
\(\ds \) \(=\) \(\ds 484 = 22^2\) square yards