Convert chain (US survey) to perch
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 4.00000800002 perch. To convert chain (US survey) to perch, multiply the value by 4.00000800002; to go the other way, divide by it (1 perch = 0.2499995 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) = 4.00000800002 perch
- 1 perch = 0.2499995 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 40.0000800002 perch
- 100 ch (US) = 400.000800002 perch
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Perch
1 ch (US) = 4.00000800001988 perch
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to perch:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 4.00000800001988 perch = 60.0001200002983 perch
Chain (Us Survey) to Perch Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | perch |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 4.00000800002 perch |
| 2 ch (US) | 8.00001600004 perch |
| 3 ch (US) | 12.0000240001 perch |
| 5 ch (US) | 20.0000400001 perch |
| 10 ch (US) | 40.0000800002 perch |
| 20 ch (US) | 80.0001600004 perch |
| 50 ch (US) | 200.000400001 perch |
| 100 ch (US) | 400.000800002 perch |
| 500 ch (US) | 2000.00400001 perch |
| 1000 ch (US) | 4000.00800002 perch |
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.
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain (US survey) in perch?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 4.00000800002 perch (perch).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to perch?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 4.00000800002. For example, 25 ch (US) × 4.00000800002 = 100.0002 perch.
What is 10 chain (US survey) in perch?
10 ch (US) = 40.0000800002 perch.
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the perch?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) = 4.00000800002 perch.