Convert chain to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to chain.
1 ch = 2.01168 dam. To convert chain to dekameter, multiply the value by 2.01168; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dam = 0.49709695379 ch). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch = 2.01168 dam
- 1 dam = 0.49709695379 ch
- 10 ch = 20.1168 dam
- 100 ch = 201.168 dam
How to Convert Chain to Dekameter
1 ch = 2.01168 dam
Example: convert 15 ch to dam:
15 ch = 15 × 2.01168 dam = 30.1752 dam
Chain to Dekameter Conversion Table
| chain | dekameter |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 2.01168 dam |
| 2 ch | 4.02336 dam |
| 3 ch | 6.03504 dam |
| 5 ch | 10.0584 dam |
| 10 ch | 20.1168 dam |
| 20 ch | 40.2336 dam |
| 50 ch | 100.584 dam |
| 100 ch | 201.168 dam |
| 500 ch | 1005.84 dam |
| 1000 ch | 2011.68 dam |
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in dekameter?
1 chain (ch) = 2.01168 dekameter (dam).
How do you convert chain to dekameter?
Multiply the chain value by 2.01168. For example, 25 ch × 2.01168 = 50.292 dam.
What is 10 chain in dekameter?
10 ch = 20.1168 dam.
Which unit is larger, the chain or the dekameter?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 ch = 2.01168 dam.