Convert centimeter to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to centimeter.
1 cm = 0.000497095959595 ch (US). To convert centimeter to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 0.000497095959595; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 2011.68402337 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 = 0.000497095959595 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 2011.68402337 cm
- 10 cm = 0.00497095959595 ch (US)
- 100 cm = 0.0497095959595 ch (US)
How to Convert Centimeter to Chain (Us Survey)
1 cm = 0.000497095959595477 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 cm to ch (US):
15 cm = 15 × 0.000497095959595477 ch (US) = 0.00745643939393215 ch (US)
Centimeter to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| centimeter | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.000497095959595 ch (US) |
| 2 cm | 0.000994191919191 ch (US) |
| 3 cm | 0.00149128787879 ch (US) |
| 5 cm | 0.00248547979798 ch (US) |
| 10 cm | 0.00497095959595 ch (US) |
| 20 cm | 0.00994191919191 ch (US) |
| 50 cm | 0.0248547979798 ch (US) |
| 100 cm | 0.0497095959595 ch (US) |
| 500 cm | 0.248547979798 ch (US) |
| 1000 cm | 0.497095959595 ch (US) |
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 (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 centimeter in chain (US survey)?
1 centimeter (cm) = 0.000497095959595 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert centimeter to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.000497095959595. For example, 25 cm × 0.000497095959595 = 0.0124273989899 ch (US).
What is 10 centimeter in chain (US survey)?
10 cm = 0.00497095959595 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the centimeter or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 cm equals only 0.000497095959595 ch (US).