Convert inch to chain
Please provide values below to convert inch [in] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to inch.
1 in = 0.00126262626263 ch. To convert inch to chain, multiply the value by 0.00126262626263; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 792 in). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 in = 0.00126262626263 ch
- 1 ch = 792 in
- 10 in = 0.0126262626263 ch
- 100 in = 0.126262626263 ch
How to Convert Inch to Chain
1 in = 0.00126262626262626 ch
Example: convert 15 in to ch:
15 in = 15 × 0.00126262626262626 ch = 0.0189393939393939 ch
Inch to Chain Conversion Table
| inch | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.00126262626263 ch |
| 2 in | 0.00252525252525 ch |
| 3 in | 0.00378787878788 ch |
| 5 in | 0.00631313131313 ch |
| 10 in | 0.0126262626263 ch |
| 20 in | 0.0252525252525 ch |
| 50 in | 0.0631313131313 ch |
| 100 in | 0.126262626263 ch |
| 500 in | 0.631313131313 ch |
| 1000 in | 1.26262626263 ch |
Inch
An inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. An inch was defined to be equivalent to exactly 25.4 millimeters in 1959. There are 12 inches in a foot and 36 inches in a yard.
History/Origin
The term "inch" was derived from the Latin unit "uncia" which was equivalent to "one-twelfth" of a Roman foot. The inch has had various standards throughout history, with the current definition being based on the international yard.
Current Use
The inch is mostly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is also sometimes used in Japan (as well as other countries) in relation to electronic parts, like the size of display screens.
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 inch in chain?
1 inch (in) = 0.00126262626263 chain (ch).
How do you convert inch to chain?
Multiply the inch value by 0.00126262626263. For example, 25 in × 0.00126262626263 = 0.0315656565657 ch.
What is 10 inch in chain?
10 in = 0.0126262626263 ch.
Which unit is larger, the inch or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 in equals only 0.00126262626263 ch.