Convert dekameter to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert dekameter [dam] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to dekameter.
1 dam = 0.497095959595 ch (US). To convert dekameter to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 0.497095959595; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 2.01168402337 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 = 0.497095959595 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 2.01168402337 dam
- 10 dam = 4.97095959595 ch (US)
- 100 dam = 49.7095959595 ch (US)
How to Convert Dekameter to Chain (Us Survey)
1 dam = 0.497095959595477 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 dam to ch (US):
15 dam = 15 × 0.497095959595477 ch (US) = 7.45643939393215 ch (US)
Dekameter to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| dekameter | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 0.497095959595 ch (US) |
| 2 dam | 0.994191919191 ch (US) |
| 3 dam | 1.49128787879 ch (US) |
| 5 dam | 2.48547979798 ch (US) |
| 10 dam | 4.97095959595 ch (US) |
| 20 dam | 9.94191919191 ch (US) |
| 50 dam | 24.8547979798 ch (US) |
| 100 dam | 49.7095959595 ch (US) |
| 500 dam | 248.547979798 ch (US) |
| 1000 dam | 497.095959595 ch (US) |
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 (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 dekameter in chain (US survey)?
1 dekameter (dam) = 0.497095959595 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert dekameter to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the dekameter value by 0.497095959595. For example, 25 dam × 0.497095959595 = 12.4273989899 ch (US).
What is 10 dekameter in chain (US survey)?
10 dam = 4.97095959595 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the dekameter or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 dam equals only 0.497095959595 ch (US).