Convert chain to foot
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to foot [ft], or Convert foot to chain.
1 ch = 66 ft. To convert chain to foot, multiply the value by 66; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft = 0.0151515151515 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 = 66 ft
- 1 ft = 0.0151515151515 ch
- 10 ch = 660 ft
- 100 ch = 6600 ft
How to Convert Chain to Foot
1 ch = 66 ft
Example: convert 15 ch to ft:
15 ch = 15 × 66 ft = 990 ft
Chain to Foot Conversion Table
| chain | foot |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 66 ft |
| 2 ch | 132 ft |
| 3 ch | 198 ft |
| 5 ch | 330 ft |
| 10 ch | 660 ft |
| 20 ch | 1320 ft |
| 50 ch | 3300 ft |
| 100 ch | 6600 ft |
| 500 ch | 33000 ft |
| 1000 ch | 66000 ft |
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.
Foot
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. A foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One foot contains 12 inches, and one yard is comprised of three feet.
History/Origin
The foot has been used as a unit of measurement in many different cultures, including Ancient Greece and Rome, and the length has varied from country to country and even from city to city. The name is said to be based on the average length of a man's foot.
Current Use
The foot is a primary unit of length in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada for many everyday applications. In the US, feet and inches are commonly used to measure height, shorter distances, field length (sometimes in the form of yards), etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in foot?
1 chain (ch) = 66 foot (ft).
How do you convert chain to foot?
Multiply the chain value by 66. For example, 25 ch × 66 = 1650 ft.
What is 10 chain in foot?
10 ch = 660 ft.
Which unit is larger, the chain or the foot?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 ch = 66 ft.