Convert caliber to chain
Please provide values below to convert caliber [cl] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to caliber.
1 cl = 1.26262626263e-05 ch. To convert caliber to chain, multiply the value by 1.26262626263e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 79200 cl). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cl = 1.26262626263e-05 ch
- 1 ch = 79200 cl
- 10 cl = 0.000126262626263 ch
- 100 cl = 0.00126262626263 ch
How to Convert Caliber to Chain
1 cl = 1.26262626262626e-05 ch
Example: convert 15 cl to ch:
15 cl = 15 × 1.26262626262626e-05 ch = 0.000189393939393939 ch
Caliber to Chain Conversion Table
| caliber | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 cl | 1.26262626263e-05 ch |
| 2 cl | 2.52525252525e-05 ch |
| 3 cl | 3.78787878788e-05 ch |
| 5 cl | 6.31313131313e-05 ch |
| 10 cl | 0.000126262626263 ch |
| 20 cl | 0.000252525252525 ch |
| 50 cl | 0.000631313131313 ch |
| 100 cl | 0.00126262626263 ch |
| 500 cl | 0.00631313131313 ch |
| 1000 cl | 0.0126262626263 ch |
Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 caliber in chain?
1 caliber (cl) = 1.26262626263e-05 chain (ch).
How do you convert caliber to chain?
Multiply the caliber value by 1.26262626263e-05. For example, 25 cl × 1.26262626263e-05 = 0.000315656565657 ch.
What is 10 caliber in chain?
10 cl = 0.000126262626263 ch.
Which unit is larger, the caliber or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 cl equals only 1.26262626263e-05 ch.