Convert caliber to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert caliber [cl] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to caliber.
1 cl = 1.26262373737e-05 ch (US). To convert caliber to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 1.26262373737e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 79200.1584004 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 = 1.26262373737e-05 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 79200.1584004 cl
- 10 cl = 0.000126262373737 ch (US)
- 100 cl = 0.00126262373737 ch (US)
How to Convert Caliber to Chain (Us Survey)
1 cl = 1.26262373737251e-05 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 cl to ch (US):
15 cl = 15 × 1.26262373737251e-05 ch (US) = 0.000189393560605877 ch (US)
Caliber to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| caliber | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 cl | 1.26262373737e-05 ch (US) |
| 2 cl | 2.52524747475e-05 ch (US) |
| 3 cl | 3.78787121212e-05 ch (US) |
| 5 cl | 6.31311868686e-05 ch (US) |
| 10 cl | 0.000126262373737 ch (US) |
| 20 cl | 0.000252524747475 ch (US) |
| 50 cl | 0.000631311868686 ch (US) |
| 100 cl | 0.00126262373737 ch (US) |
| 500 cl | 0.00631311868686 ch (US) |
| 1000 cl | 0.0126262373737 ch (US) |
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 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 caliber in chain (US survey)?
1 caliber (cl) = 1.26262373737e-05 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert caliber to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the caliber value by 1.26262373737e-05. For example, 25 cl × 1.26262373737e-05 = 0.000315655934343 ch (US).
What is 10 caliber in chain (US survey)?
10 cl = 0.000126262373737 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the caliber or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 cl equals only 1.26262373737e-05 ch (US).