Convert famn to chain
Please provide values below to convert famn [famn] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to famn.
1 famn = 0.0885495373668 ch. To convert famn to chain, multiply the value by 0.0885495373668; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 11.2931137727 famn). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 famn = 0.0885495373668 ch
- 1 ch = 11.2931137727 famn
- 10 famn = 0.885495373668 ch
- 100 famn = 8.85495373668 ch
How to Convert Famn to Chain
1 famn = 0.088549537366778 ch
Example: convert 15 famn to ch:
15 famn = 15 × 0.088549537366778 ch = 1.32824306050167 ch
Famn to Chain Conversion Table
| famn | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 famn | 0.0885495373668 ch |
| 2 famn | 0.177099074734 ch |
| 3 famn | 0.2656486121 ch |
| 5 famn | 0.442747686834 ch |
| 10 famn | 0.885495373668 ch |
| 20 famn | 1.77099074734 ch |
| 50 famn | 4.42747686834 ch |
| 100 famn | 8.85495373668 ch |
| 500 famn | 44.2747686834 ch |
| 1000 famn | 88.5495373668 ch |
Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.
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 famn in chain?
1 famn (famn) = 0.0885495373668 chain (ch).
How do you convert famn to chain?
Multiply the famn value by 0.0885495373668. For example, 25 famn × 0.0885495373668 = 2.21373843417 ch.
What is 10 famn in chain?
10 famn = 0.885495373668 ch.
Which unit is larger, the famn or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 famn equals only 0.0885495373668 ch.