Convert chain to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to chain.
1 ch = 0.0201168 km. To convert chain to kilometer, multiply the value by 0.0201168; to go the other way, divide by it (1 km = 49.709695379 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 = 0.0201168 km
- 1 km = 49.709695379 ch
- 10 ch = 0.201168 km
- 100 ch = 2.01168 km
How to Convert Chain to Kilometer
1 ch = 0.0201168 km
Example: convert 15 ch to km:
15 ch = 15 × 0.0201168 km = 0.301752 km
Chain to Kilometer Conversion Table
| chain | kilometer |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 0.0201168 km |
| 2 ch | 0.0402336 km |
| 3 ch | 0.0603504 km |
| 5 ch | 0.100584 km |
| 10 ch | 0.201168 km |
| 20 ch | 0.402336 km |
| 50 ch | 1.00584 km |
| 100 ch | 2.01168 km |
| 500 ch | 10.0584 km |
| 1000 ch | 20.1168 km |
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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in kilometer?
1 chain (ch) = 0.0201168 kilometer (km).
How do you convert chain to kilometer?
Multiply the chain value by 0.0201168. For example, 25 ch × 0.0201168 = 0.50292 km.
What is 10 chain in kilometer?
10 ch = 0.201168 km.
Which unit is larger, the chain or the kilometer?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 ch equals only 0.0201168 km.