Convert handbreadth to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to handbreadth.
1 handbreadth = 0.00378787121212 ch (US). To convert handbreadth to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 0.00378787121212; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 264.000528001 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 = 0.00378787121212 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 264.000528001 handbreadth
- 10 handbreadth = 0.0378787121212 ch (US)
- 100 handbreadth = 0.378787121212 ch (US)
How to Convert Handbreadth to Chain (Us Survey)
1 handbreadth = 0.00378787121211753 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to ch (US):
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.00378787121211753 ch (US) = 0.056818068181763 ch (US)
Handbreadth to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| handbreadth | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 handbreadth | 0.00378787121212 ch (US) |
| 2 handbreadth | 0.00757574242424 ch (US) |
| 3 handbreadth | 0.0113636136364 ch (US) |
| 5 handbreadth | 0.0189393560606 ch (US) |
| 10 handbreadth | 0.0378787121212 ch (US) |
| 20 handbreadth | 0.0757574242424 ch (US) |
| 50 handbreadth | 0.189393560606 ch (US) |
| 100 handbreadth | 0.378787121212 ch (US) |
| 500 handbreadth | 1.89393560606 ch (US) |
| 1000 handbreadth | 3.78787121212 ch (US) |
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 (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 handbreadth in chain (US survey)?
1 handbreadth (handbreadth) = 0.00378787121212 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert handbreadth to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the handbreadth value by 0.00378787121212. For example, 25 handbreadth × 0.00378787121212 = 0.0946967803029 ch (US).
What is 10 handbreadth in chain (US survey)?
10 handbreadth = 0.0378787121212 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the handbreadth or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 handbreadth equals only 0.00378787121212 ch (US).