Convert dekameter to chain
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to dekameter.
1 dam = 0.49709695379 ch. To convert dekameter to chain, multiply the value by 0.49709695379; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 2.01168 dam). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 dam = 0.49709695379 ch
- 1 ch = 2.01168 dam
- 10 dam = 4.9709695379 ch
- 100 dam = 49.709695379 ch
How to Convert Dekameter to Chain
1 dam = 0.497096953789867 ch
Example: convert 15 dam to ch:
15 dam = 15 × 0.497096953789867 ch = 7.45645430684801 ch
Dekameter to Chain Conversion Table
| dekameter | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 0.49709695379 ch |
| 2 dam | 0.99419390758 ch |
| 3 dam | 1.49129086137 ch |
| 5 dam | 2.48548476895 ch |
| 10 dam | 4.9709695379 ch |
| 20 dam | 9.9419390758 ch |
| 50 dam | 24.8548476895 ch |
| 100 dam | 49.709695379 ch |
| 500 dam | 248.548476895 ch |
| 1000 dam | 497.09695379 ch |
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.
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 dekameter in chain?
1 dekameter (dam) = 0.49709695379 chain (ch).
How do you convert dekameter to chain?
Multiply the dekameter value by 0.49709695379. For example, 25 dam × 0.49709695379 = 12.4274238447 ch.
What is 10 dekameter in chain?
10 dam = 4.9709695379 ch.
Which unit is larger, the dekameter or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 dam equals only 0.49709695379 ch.