Convert chain (US survey) to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 264.000528001 handbreadth. To convert chain (US survey) to handbreadth, multiply the value by 264.000528001; to go the other way, divide by it (1 handbreadth = 0.00378787121212 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) = 264.000528001 handbreadth
- 1 handbreadth = 0.00378787121212 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 2640.00528001 handbreadth
- 100 ch (US) = 26400.0528001 handbreadth
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Handbreadth
1 ch (US) = 264.000528001312 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to handbreadth:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 264.000528001312 handbreadth = 3960.00792001968 handbreadth
Chain (Us Survey) to Handbreadth Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | handbreadth |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 264.000528001 handbreadth |
| 2 ch (US) | 528.001056003 handbreadth |
| 3 ch (US) | 792.001584004 handbreadth |
| 5 ch (US) | 1320.00264001 handbreadth |
| 10 ch (US) | 2640.00528001 handbreadth |
| 20 ch (US) | 5280.01056003 handbreadth |
| 50 ch (US) | 13200.0264001 handbreadth |
| 100 ch (US) | 26400.0528001 handbreadth |
| 500 ch (US) | 132000.264001 handbreadth |
| 1000 ch (US) | 264000.528001 handbreadth |
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.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain (US survey) in handbreadth?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 264.000528001 handbreadth (handbreadth).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to handbreadth?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 264.000528001. For example, 25 ch (US) × 264.000528001 = 6600.01320003 handbreadth.
What is 10 chain (US survey) in handbreadth?
10 ch (US) = 2640.00528001 handbreadth.
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the handbreadth?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) = 264.000528001 handbreadth.