Convert centimeter to chain
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to centimeter.
1 cm = 0.00049709695379 ch. To convert centimeter to chain, multiply the value by 0.00049709695379; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 2011.68 cm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 cm = 0.00049709695379 ch
- 1 ch = 2011.68 cm
- 10 cm = 0.0049709695379 ch
- 100 cm = 0.049709695379 ch
How to Convert Centimeter to Chain
1 cm = 0.000497096953789867 ch
Example: convert 15 cm to ch:
15 cm = 15 × 0.000497096953789867 ch = 0.00745645430684801 ch
Centimeter to Chain Conversion Table
| centimeter | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.00049709695379 ch |
| 2 cm | 0.00099419390758 ch |
| 3 cm | 0.00149129086137 ch |
| 5 cm | 0.00248548476895 ch |
| 10 cm | 0.0049709695379 ch |
| 20 cm | 0.0099419390758 ch |
| 50 cm | 0.0248548476895 ch |
| 100 cm | 0.049709695379 ch |
| 500 cm | 0.248548476895 ch |
| 1000 cm | 0.49709695379 ch |
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
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 centimeter in chain?
1 centimeter (cm) = 0.00049709695379 chain (ch).
How do you convert centimeter to chain?
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.00049709695379. For example, 25 cm × 0.00049709695379 = 0.0124274238447 ch.
What is 10 centimeter in chain?
10 cm = 0.0049709695379 ch.
Which unit is larger, the centimeter or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 cm equals only 0.00049709695379 ch.