Convert finger (cloth) to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert finger (cloth) [finger] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to finger (cloth).
1 finger = 0.00568180681818 ch (US). To convert finger (cloth) to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 0.00568180681818; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 176.000352001 finger). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 finger = 0.00568180681818 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 176.000352001 finger
- 10 finger = 0.0568180681818 ch (US)
- 100 finger = 0.568180681818 ch (US)
How to Convert Finger (Cloth) to Chain (Us Survey)
1 finger = 0.0056818068181763 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 finger to ch (US):
15 finger = 15 × 0.0056818068181763 ch (US) = 0.0852271022726445 ch (US)
Finger (Cloth) to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| finger (cloth) | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 finger | 0.00568180681818 ch (US) |
| 2 finger | 0.0113636136364 ch (US) |
| 3 finger | 0.0170454204545 ch (US) |
| 5 finger | 0.0284090340909 ch (US) |
| 10 finger | 0.0568180681818 ch (US) |
| 20 finger | 0.113636136364 ch (US) |
| 50 finger | 0.284090340909 ch (US) |
| 100 finger | 0.568180681818 ch (US) |
| 500 finger | 2.84090340909 ch (US) |
| 1000 finger | 5.68180681818 ch (US) |
Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
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 finger (cloth) in chain (US survey)?
1 finger (cloth) (finger) = 0.00568180681818 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert finger (cloth) to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the finger (cloth) value by 0.00568180681818. For example, 25 finger × 0.00568180681818 = 0.142045170454 ch (US).
What is 10 finger (cloth) in chain (US survey)?
10 finger = 0.0568180681818 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the finger (cloth) or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 finger equals only 0.00568180681818 ch (US).