Convert varas castellanas cuad to square chain
Please provide values below to convert varas castellanas cuad [varas c.c.] to square chain [ch^2], or Convert square chain to varas castellanas cuad.
How to Convert Varas Castellanas Cuad to Square Chain
1 varas c.c. = 0.00172659649137148 ch^2
Example: convert 15 varas c.c. to ch^2:
15 varas c.c. = 15 × 0.00172659649137148 ch^2 = 0.0258989473705723 ch^2
Varas Castellanas Cuad to Square Chain Conversion Table
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Varas Castellanas Cuad
The vara castellana cuadra (varas c.c.) is a traditional Spanish unit of area measurement used primarily in historical contexts, representing a specific area based on the length of a vara castellana.
History/Origin
The vara castellana was a customary unit of length in Spain, dating back to medieval times, and was used to measure land and property. The cuadra (block or area) derived from this unit was used in land division and property records during the colonial period and in rural Spain.
Current Use
Today, the vara castellana cuadra is largely obsolete and used mainly for historical reference or in the context of historical land measurements. It is not used in modern official measurements or conversions.
Square Chain
A square chain (ch^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides measuring one chain (66 feet) each, equivalent to 4356 square feet.
History/Origin
The square chain originated in land measurement practices in England, particularly used in surveying and land division during the 19th century, especially in the context of the Imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the square chain is largely obsolete and rarely used outside historical or land survey contexts; modern measurements typically employ acres or square meters.