Convert square perch to square mile
Please provide values below to convert square perch [sq pch] to square mile [mi^2], or Convert square mile to square perch.
How to Convert Square Perch to Square Mile
1 sq pch = 9.76562511969167e-06 mi^2
Example: convert 15 sq pch to mi^2:
15 sq pch = 15 × 9.76562511969167e-06 mi^2 = 0.000146484376795375 mi^2
Square Perch to Square Mile 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Today, the square perch is largely obsolete and rarely used, having been replaced by metric units such as square meters.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 Mile
A square mile is a unit of area measurement equal to the area of a square with sides of one mile each.
History/Origin
The square mile has been used historically in the United States and the United Kingdom for land measurement, especially in surveying and real estate, originating from the imperial system of units.
Current Use
Today, the square mile is primarily used in the United States and the UK for measuring land areas, such as in real estate, geography, and environmental studies, within the context of the 'Area' converter in 'Common Converters'.