Convert handbreadth to chain
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to handbreadth.
1 handbreadth = 0.00378787878788 ch. To convert handbreadth to chain, multiply the value by 0.00378787878788; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 264 handbreadth). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 handbreadth = 0.00378787878788 ch
- 1 ch = 264 handbreadth
- 10 handbreadth = 0.0378787878788 ch
- 100 handbreadth = 0.378787878788 ch
How to Convert Handbreadth to Chain
1 handbreadth = 0.00378787878787879 ch
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to ch:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.00378787878787879 ch = 0.0568181818181818 ch
Handbreadth to Chain Conversion Table
| handbreadth | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 handbreadth | 0.00378787878788 ch |
| 2 handbreadth | 0.00757575757576 ch |
| 3 handbreadth | 0.0113636363636 ch |
| 5 handbreadth | 0.0189393939394 ch |
| 10 handbreadth | 0.0378787878788 ch |
| 20 handbreadth | 0.0757575757576 ch |
| 50 handbreadth | 0.189393939394 ch |
| 100 handbreadth | 0.378787878788 ch |
| 500 handbreadth | 1.89393939394 ch |
| 1000 handbreadth | 3.78787878788 ch |
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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 handbreadth in chain?
1 handbreadth (handbreadth) = 0.00378787878788 chain (ch).
How do you convert handbreadth to chain?
Multiply the handbreadth value by 0.00378787878788. For example, 25 handbreadth × 0.00378787878788 = 0.094696969697 ch.
What is 10 handbreadth in chain?
10 handbreadth = 0.0378787878788 ch.
Which unit is larger, the handbreadth or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 handbreadth equals only 0.00378787878788 ch.