Convert chain (US survey) to hand
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 198.000396001 hand. To convert chain (US survey) to hand, multiply the value by 198.000396001; to go the other way, divide by it (1 hand = 0.00505049494949 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) = 198.000396001 hand
- 1 hand = 0.00505049494949 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 1980.00396001 hand
- 100 ch (US) = 19800.0396001 hand
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Hand
1 ch (US) = 198.000396000984 hand
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to hand:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 198.000396000984 hand = 2970.00594001476 hand
Chain (Us Survey) to Hand Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | hand |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 198.000396001 hand |
| 2 ch (US) | 396.000792002 hand |
| 3 ch (US) | 594.001188003 hand |
| 5 ch (US) | 990.001980005 hand |
| 10 ch (US) | 1980.00396001 hand |
| 20 ch (US) | 3960.00792002 hand |
| 50 ch (US) | 9900.01980005 hand |
| 100 ch (US) | 19800.0396001 hand |
| 500 ch (US) | 99000.1980005 hand |
| 1000 ch (US) | 198000.396001 hand |
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.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain (US survey) in hand?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 198.000396001 hand (hand).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to hand?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 198.000396001. For example, 25 ch (US) × 198.000396001 = 4950.00990002 hand.
What is 10 chain (US survey) in hand?
10 ch (US) = 1980.00396001 hand.
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the hand?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) = 198.000396001 hand.