Convert acre to square perch
Please provide values below to convert acre [ac] to square perch [sq pch], or Convert square perch to acre.
How to Convert Acre to Square Perch
1 ac = 159.999998038972 sq pch
Example: convert 15 ac to sq pch:
15 ac = 15 × 159.999998038972 sq pch = 2399.99997058458 sq pch
Acre to Square Perch Conversion Table
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Acre
An acre is a unit of area commonly used in the United States and the UK, equal to 43,560 square feet or approximately 4,047 square meters.
History/Origin
The acre originated in medieval England as a measure of land area that could be plowed in one day with a yoke of oxen. It was standardized in the 19th century and has since been used primarily for measuring land, especially in agriculture.
Current Use
Today, the acre is primarily used in real estate, agriculture, and land planning in the United States, the UK, and other countries that use imperial or customary units.
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Today, the square perch is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by metric units such as square meters.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.