Convert square hectometer to square perch
Please provide values below to convert square hectometer [hm^2] to square perch [sq pch], or Convert square perch to square hectometer.
How to Convert Square Hectometer to Square Perch
1 hm^2 = 395.368605501658 sq pch
Example: convert 15 hm^2 to sq pch:
15 hm^2 = 15 × 395.368605501658 sq pch = 5930.52908252487 sq pch
Square Hectometer to Square Perch Conversion Table
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Square Hectometer
A square hectometer (hm^2) is a unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one hectometer (100 meters).
History/Origin
The square hectometer originated from the metric system's adoption, where 'hecto' denotes a factor of 100. It has been used primarily in scientific and geographical contexts to measure large areas.
Current Use
The square hectometer is rarely used in everyday measurements but is occasionally employed in scientific, environmental, and geographical studies to express large land or area measurements.
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Today, the square perch is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by metric units such as square meters.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.