Convert hand to chain
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to hand.
1 hand = 0.00505050505051 ch. To convert hand to chain, multiply the value by 0.00505050505051; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 198 hand). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hand = 0.00505050505051 ch
- 1 ch = 198 hand
- 10 hand = 0.0505050505051 ch
- 100 hand = 0.505050505051 ch
How to Convert Hand to Chain
1 hand = 0.00505050505050505 ch
Example: convert 15 hand to ch:
15 hand = 15 × 0.00505050505050505 ch = 0.0757575757575757 ch
Hand to Chain Conversion Table
| hand | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 hand | 0.00505050505051 ch |
| 2 hand | 0.010101010101 ch |
| 3 hand | 0.0151515151515 ch |
| 5 hand | 0.0252525252525 ch |
| 10 hand | 0.0505050505051 ch |
| 20 hand | 0.10101010101 ch |
| 50 hand | 0.252525252525 ch |
| 100 hand | 0.505050505051 ch |
| 500 hand | 2.52525252525 ch |
| 1000 hand | 5.05050505051 ch |
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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 hand in chain?
1 hand (hand) = 0.00505050505051 chain (ch).
How do you convert hand to chain?
Multiply the hand value by 0.00505050505051. For example, 25 hand × 0.00505050505051 = 0.126262626263 ch.
What is 10 hand in chain?
10 hand = 0.0505050505051 ch.
Which unit is larger, the hand or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 hand equals only 0.00505050505051 ch.