Convert chain to inch
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to inch [in], or Convert inch to chain.
1 ch = 792 in. To convert chain to inch, multiply the value by 792; to go the other way, divide by it (1 in = 0.00126262626263 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 = 792 in
- 1 in = 0.00126262626263 ch
- 10 ch = 7920 in
- 100 ch = 79200 in
How to Convert Chain to Inch
1 ch = 792 in
Example: convert 15 ch to in:
15 ch = 15 × 792 in = 11880 in
Chain to Inch Conversion Table
| chain | inch |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 792 in |
| 2 ch | 1584 in |
| 3 ch | 2376 in |
| 5 ch | 3960 in |
| 10 ch | 7920 in |
| 20 ch | 15840 in |
| 50 ch | 39600 in |
| 100 ch | 79200 in |
| 500 ch | 396000 in |
| 1000 ch | 792000 in |
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.
Inch
An inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. An inch was defined to be equivalent to exactly 25.4 millimeters in 1959. There are 12 inches in a foot and 36 inches in a yard.
History/Origin
The term "inch" was derived from the Latin unit "uncia" which was equivalent to "one-twelfth" of a Roman foot. The inch has had various standards throughout history, with the current definition being based on the international yard.
Current Use
The inch is mostly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is also sometimes used in Japan (as well as other countries) in relation to electronic parts, like the size of display screens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in inch?
1 chain (ch) = 792 inch (in).
How do you convert chain to inch?
Multiply the chain value by 792. For example, 25 ch × 792 = 19800 in.
What is 10 chain in inch?
10 ch = 7920 in.
Which unit is larger, the chain or the inch?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 ch = 792 in.