Convert chain (US survey) to long reed

Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to long reed [long reed], or Convert long reed to chain (US survey).

1 ch (US) = 6.28572685717 long reed. To convert chain (US survey) to long reed, multiply the value by 6.28572685717; to go the other way, divide by it (1 long reed = 0.159090590909 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) = 6.28572685717 long reed
  • 1 long reed = 0.159090590909 ch (US)
  • 10 ch (US) = 62.8572685717 long reed
  • 100 ch (US) = 628.572685717 long reed



How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Long Reed

1 ch (US) = 6.2857268571741 long reed

Example: convert 15 ch (US) to long reed:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 6.2857268571741 long reed = 94.2859028576115 long reed


Chain (Us Survey) to Long Reed Conversion Table

chain (US survey) long reed
1 ch (US) 6.28572685717 long reed
2 ch (US) 12.5714537143 long reed
3 ch (US) 18.8571805715 long reed
5 ch (US) 31.4286342859 long reed
10 ch (US) 62.8572685717 long reed
20 ch (US) 125.714537143 long reed
50 ch (US) 314.286342859 long reed
100 ch (US) 628.572685717 long reed
500 ch (US) 3142.86342859 long reed
1000 ch (US) 6285.72685717 long reed

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.


Long Reed

The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.

History/Origin

The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.

Current Use

The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 chain (US survey) in long reed?

1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 6.28572685717 long reed (long reed).

How do you convert chain (US survey) to long reed?

Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 6.28572685717. For example, 25 ch (US) × 6.28572685717 = 157.143171429 long reed.

What is 10 chain (US survey) in long reed?

10 ch (US) = 62.8572685717 long reed.

Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the long reed?

The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) = 6.28572685717 long reed.



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