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About Cent Units
A “cent” is a traditional unit of area measurement, predominantly used in southern states of India, such as Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh. One cent is equal to 1/100th of an acre or approximately 435.6 square feet. This unit is commonly applied in real estate and agriculture, particularly when measuring small to medium-sized land parcels.
Cent to Square Feet calculation formula
Square Feet=Cents×435.6
One cent is equal to a plot of land that measures approximately 435.6 square feet.
This measurement can vary slightly based on specific definitions used in different regions, but it is widely accepted as a standard unit of area. In most cases, 1 cent is taken as 435.6 square feet.
About Square Feet Units
Square Feet (sq ft or ft²) is an imperial and U.S. customary unit of area commonly used to measure smaller spaces, such as rooms, apartments, plots of land, and office spaces.
It is defined as the area of a square with each side measuring one foot (12 inches) in length. Square feet is widely used in real estate, architecture, interior design, and construction across the United States and in countries with English-speaking populations.
The History of Cent
The “cent” is a traditional unit of area measurement that has been primarily used in South Asia, particularly in countries like India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Its history traces back to colonial times, when British surveyors introduced this unit to make land measurement easier and more uniform across rural and agricultural landscapes.The cent represents one-hundredth (1/100) of an acre, a convenient fraction for measuring smaller plots of land.
Each cent is equivalent to 435.6 square feet. While this unit is not part of the metric system, it became widely accepted and is still
used in many regions, especially in rural areas and among older generations.
The History of Square Feet
The history of square feet as a unit of area measurement can be traced back through various cultures and time periods. In ancient civilizations, people often relied on body parts for informal measurements, with the length of a foot being based on the average size of a human foot. As societies evolved, the need for standardized measurements grew, particularly for land and construction purposes.
The Romans played a significant role in developing more systematic units of measurement, including the foot, which was divided into smaller increments.
The Roman foot, known as “pes,” measured approximately 11.65 inches, though this varied slightly across regions.
With the expansion of trade and commerce, the concept of the square foot emerged, allowing for a uniform expression of land area by squaring the foot measurement.
Difference between Cent and Square Feet
Cent
Square Feet
Primarily used in India and some other countries, one cent equals 40.47 square meters or approximately 435.6 square feet.
A widely used unit, especially in the United States, it is the area of a square with each side measuring one foot, equivalent to 0.0929 square meters.
Commonly used in land measurement, especially in real estate and agriculture.
Frequently used in residential and commercial property measurements, construction, and interior design.
1 cent = 435.6 square feet.
To convert square feet to cents, divide the number of square feet by 435.6.
More prevalent in specific regions like India and Sri Lanka.
Commonly used in the U.S. and other countries that follow the imperial system.
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