Convert chain to inch (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to inch (US survey) [in (US)], or Convert inch (US survey) to chain.
1 ch = 791.998416003 in (US). To convert chain to inch (US survey), multiply the value by 791.998416003; to go the other way, divide by it (1 in (US) = 0.00126262878788 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 = 791.998416003 in (US)
- 1 in (US) = 0.00126262878788 ch
- 10 ch = 7919.98416003 in (US)
- 100 ch = 79199.8416003 in (US)
How to Convert Chain to Inch (Us Survey)
1 ch = 791.998416003168 in (US)
Example: convert 15 ch to in (US):
15 ch = 15 × 791.998416003168 in (US) = 11879.9762400475 in (US)
Chain to Inch (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| chain | inch (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 791.998416003 in (US) |
| 2 ch | 1583.99683201 in (US) |
| 3 ch | 2375.99524801 in (US) |
| 5 ch | 3959.99208002 in (US) |
| 10 ch | 7919.98416003 in (US) |
| 20 ch | 15839.9683201 in (US) |
| 50 ch | 39599.9208002 in (US) |
| 100 ch | 79199.8416003 in (US) |
| 500 ch | 395999.208002 in (US) |
| 1000 ch | 791998.416003 in (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.
Inch (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a U.S. survey foot.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey inch is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey inch was used for land surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in inch (US survey)?
1 chain (ch) = 791.998416003 inch (US survey) (in (US)).
How do you convert chain to inch (US survey)?
Multiply the chain value by 791.998416003. For example, 25 ch × 791.998416003 = 19799.9604001 in (US).
What is 10 chain in inch (US survey)?
10 ch = 7919.98416003 in (US).
Which unit is larger, the chain or the inch (US survey)?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 ch = 791.998416003 in (US).