Convert chain to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to chain.
1 ch = 0.201168 hm. To convert chain to hectometer, multiply the value by 0.201168; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hm = 4.9709695379 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 = 0.201168 hm
- 1 hm = 4.9709695379 ch
- 10 ch = 2.01168 hm
- 100 ch = 20.1168 hm
How to Convert Chain to Hectometer
1 ch = 0.201168 hm
Example: convert 15 ch to hm:
15 ch = 15 × 0.201168 hm = 3.01752 hm
Chain to Hectometer Conversion Table
| chain | hectometer |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 0.201168 hm |
| 2 ch | 0.402336 hm |
| 3 ch | 0.603504 hm |
| 5 ch | 1.00584 hm |
| 10 ch | 2.01168 hm |
| 20 ch | 4.02336 hm |
| 50 ch | 10.0584 hm |
| 100 ch | 20.1168 hm |
| 500 ch | 100.584 hm |
| 1000 ch | 201.168 hm |
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.
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in hectometer?
1 chain (ch) = 0.201168 hectometer (hm).
How do you convert chain to hectometer?
Multiply the chain value by 0.201168. For example, 25 ch × 0.201168 = 5.0292 hm.
What is 10 chain in hectometer?
10 ch = 2.01168 hm.
Which unit is larger, the chain or the hectometer?
The hectometer is the larger unit: 1 ch equals only 0.201168 hm.