Convert decimeter to chain
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to decimeter.
1 dm = 0.0049709695379 ch. To convert decimeter to chain, multiply the value by 0.0049709695379; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 201.168 dm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 dm = 0.0049709695379 ch
- 1 ch = 201.168 dm
- 10 dm = 0.049709695379 ch
- 100 dm = 0.49709695379 ch
How to Convert Decimeter to Chain
1 dm = 0.00497096953789867 ch
Example: convert 15 dm to ch:
15 dm = 15 × 0.00497096953789867 ch = 0.0745645430684801 ch
Decimeter to Chain Conversion Table
| decimeter | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 dm | 0.0049709695379 ch |
| 2 dm | 0.0099419390758 ch |
| 3 dm | 0.0149129086137 ch |
| 5 dm | 0.0248548476895 ch |
| 10 dm | 0.049709695379 ch |
| 20 dm | 0.099419390758 ch |
| 50 dm | 0.248548476895 ch |
| 100 dm | 0.49709695379 ch |
| 500 dm | 2.48548476895 ch |
| 1000 dm | 4.9709695379 ch |
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.
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 decimeter in chain?
1 decimeter (dm) = 0.0049709695379 chain (ch).
How do you convert decimeter to chain?
Multiply the decimeter value by 0.0049709695379. For example, 25 dm × 0.0049709695379 = 0.124274238447 ch.
What is 10 decimeter in chain?
10 dm = 0.049709695379 ch.
Which unit is larger, the decimeter or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 dm equals only 0.0049709695379 ch.