Convert chain to foot (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to foot (US survey) [ft (US)], or Convert foot (US survey) to chain.
1 ch = 65.9998680003 ft (US). To convert chain to foot (US survey), multiply the value by 65.9998680003; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft (US) = 0.0151515454545 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 = 65.9998680003 ft (US)
- 1 ft (US) = 0.0151515454545 ch
- 10 ch = 659.998680003 ft (US)
- 100 ch = 6599.98680003 ft (US)
How to Convert Chain to Foot (Us Survey)
1 ch = 65.999868000264 ft (US)
Example: convert 15 ch to ft (US):
15 ch = 15 × 65.999868000264 ft (US) = 989.99802000396 ft (US)
Chain to Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| chain | foot (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 65.9998680003 ft (US) |
| 2 ch | 131.999736001 ft (US) |
| 3 ch | 197.999604001 ft (US) |
| 5 ch | 329.999340001 ft (US) |
| 10 ch | 659.998680003 ft (US) |
| 20 ch | 1319.99736001 ft (US) |
| 50 ch | 3299.99340001 ft (US) |
| 100 ch | 6599.98680003 ft (US) |
| 500 ch | 32999.9340001 ft (US) |
| 1000 ch | 65999.8680003 ft (US) |
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 (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in foot (US survey)?
1 chain (ch) = 65.9998680003 foot (US survey) (ft (US)).
How do you convert chain to foot (US survey)?
Multiply the chain value by 65.9998680003. For example, 25 ch × 65.9998680003 = 1649.99670001 ft (US).
What is 10 chain in foot (US survey)?
10 ch = 659.998680003 ft (US).
Which unit is larger, the chain or the foot (US survey)?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 ch = 65.9998680003 ft (US).