Convert fingerbreadth to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to fingerbreadth.
1 fingerbreadth = 0.000946967803029 ch (US). To convert fingerbreadth to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 0.000946967803029; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 1056.00211201 fingerbreadth). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 fingerbreadth = 0.000946967803029 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 1056.00211201 fingerbreadth
- 10 fingerbreadth = 0.00946967803029 ch (US)
- 100 fingerbreadth = 0.0946967803029 ch (US)
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Chain (Us Survey)
1 fingerbreadth = 0.000946967803029384 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to ch (US):
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 0.000946967803029384 ch (US) = 0.0142045170454408 ch (US)
Fingerbreadth to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| fingerbreadth | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 fingerbreadth | 0.000946967803029 ch (US) |
| 2 fingerbreadth | 0.00189393560606 ch (US) |
| 3 fingerbreadth | 0.00284090340909 ch (US) |
| 5 fingerbreadth | 0.00473483901515 ch (US) |
| 10 fingerbreadth | 0.00946967803029 ch (US) |
| 20 fingerbreadth | 0.0189393560606 ch (US) |
| 50 fingerbreadth | 0.0473483901515 ch (US) |
| 100 fingerbreadth | 0.0946967803029 ch (US) |
| 500 fingerbreadth | 0.473483901515 ch (US) |
| 1000 fingerbreadth | 0.946967803029 ch (US) |
Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete 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 fingerbreadth in chain (US survey)?
1 fingerbreadth (fingerbreadth) = 0.000946967803029 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert fingerbreadth to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the fingerbreadth value by 0.000946967803029. For example, 25 fingerbreadth × 0.000946967803029 = 0.0236741950757 ch (US).
What is 10 fingerbreadth in chain (US survey)?
10 fingerbreadth = 0.00946967803029 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the fingerbreadth or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 fingerbreadth equals only 0.000946967803029 ch (US).