Convert chain (US survey) to chain
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 1.000002 ch. To convert chain (US survey) to chain, multiply the value by 1.000002; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 0.999997999999 ch (US)). 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 (US) = 1.000002 ch
- 1 ch = 0.999997999999 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 10.00002 ch
- 100 ch (US) = 100.0002 ch
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Chain
1 ch (US) = 1.00000200000497 ch
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to ch:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 1.00000200000497 ch = 15.0000300000746 ch
Chain (Us Survey) to Chain Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 1.000002 ch |
| 2 ch (US) | 2.00000400001 ch |
| 3 ch (US) | 3.00000600001 ch |
| 5 ch (US) | 5.00001000002 ch |
| 10 ch (US) | 10.00002 ch |
| 20 ch (US) | 20.0000400001 ch |
| 50 ch (US) | 50.0001000002 ch |
| 100 ch (US) | 100.0002 ch |
| 500 ch (US) | 500.001000002 ch |
| 1000 ch (US) | 1000.002 ch |
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain (US survey) in chain?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 1.000002 chain (ch).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to chain?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 1.000002. For example, 25 ch (US) × 1.000002 = 25.0000500001 ch.
What is 10 chain (US survey) in chain?
10 ch (US) = 10.00002 ch.
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the chain?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) = 1.000002 ch.