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