Convert inch to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert inch [in] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to inch.
1 in = 0.00126262373737 ch (US). To convert inch to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 0.00126262373737; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 792.001584004 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 = 0.00126262373737 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 792.001584004 in
- 10 in = 0.0126262373737 ch (US)
- 100 in = 0.126262373737 ch (US)
How to Convert Inch to Chain (Us Survey)
1 in = 0.00126262373737251 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 in to ch (US):
15 in = 15 × 0.00126262373737251 ch (US) = 0.0189393560605877 ch (US)
Inch to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| inch | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 0.00126262373737 ch (US) |
| 2 in | 0.00252524747475 ch (US) |
| 3 in | 0.00378787121212 ch (US) |
| 5 in | 0.00631311868686 ch (US) |
| 10 in | 0.0126262373737 ch (US) |
| 20 in | 0.0252524747475 ch (US) |
| 50 in | 0.0631311868686 ch (US) |
| 100 in | 0.126262373737 ch (US) |
| 500 in | 0.631311868686 ch (US) |
| 1000 in | 1.26262373737 ch (US) |
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 (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 inch in chain (US survey)?
1 inch (in) = 0.00126262373737 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert inch to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the inch value by 0.00126262373737. For example, 25 in × 0.00126262373737 = 0.0315655934343 ch (US).
What is 10 inch in chain (US survey)?
10 in = 0.0126262373737 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the inch or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 in equals only 0.00126262373737 ch (US).