Convert square perch to square foot
Please provide values below to convert square perch [sq pch] to square foot [ft^2], or Convert square foot to square perch.
How to Convert Square Perch to Square Foot
1 sq pch = 272.250003336812 ft^2
Example: convert 15 sq pch to ft^2:
15 sq pch = 15 × 272.250003336812 ft^2 = 4083.75005005218 ft^2
Square Perch to Square Foot 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Today, the square perch is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by metric units such as square meters.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 Foot
A square foot is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with sides of one foot in length.
History/Origin
The square foot has been used historically in the imperial and US customary systems for measuring areas, especially in real estate and construction, dating back to the adoption of the imperial system in the UK and its influence in the US.
Current Use
Today, the square foot is widely used in real estate, architecture, and interior design in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units to measure property sizes, building areas, and land plots.