Convert hectometer to chain
Please provide values below to convert hectometer [hm] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to hectometer.
1 hm = 4.9709695379 ch. To convert hectometer to chain, multiply the value by 4.9709695379; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 0.201168 hm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 hm = 4.9709695379 ch
- 1 ch = 0.201168 hm
- 10 hm = 49.709695379 ch
- 100 hm = 497.09695379 ch
How to Convert Hectometer to Chain
1 hm = 4.97096953789867 ch
Example: convert 15 hm to ch:
15 hm = 15 × 4.97096953789867 ch = 74.5645430684801 ch
Hectometer to Chain Conversion Table
| hectometer | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 hm | 4.9709695379 ch |
| 2 hm | 9.9419390758 ch |
| 3 hm | 14.9129086137 ch |
| 5 hm | 24.8548476895 ch |
| 10 hm | 49.709695379 ch |
| 20 hm | 99.419390758 ch |
| 50 hm | 248.548476895 ch |
| 100 hm | 497.09695379 ch |
| 500 hm | 2485.48476895 ch |
| 1000 hm | 4970.9695379 ch |
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.
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 hectometer in chain?
1 hectometer (hm) = 4.9709695379 chain (ch).
How do you convert hectometer to chain?
Multiply the hectometer value by 4.9709695379. For example, 25 hm × 4.9709695379 = 124.274238447 ch.
What is 10 hectometer in chain?
10 hm = 49.709695379 ch.
Which unit is larger, the hectometer or the chain?
The hectometer is the larger unit: 1 hm = 4.9709695379 ch.