Convert kilometer to chain
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to kilometer.
1 km = 49.709695379 ch. To convert kilometer to chain, multiply the value by 49.709695379; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 0.0201168 km). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 km = 49.709695379 ch
- 1 ch = 0.0201168 km
- 10 km = 497.09695379 ch
- 100 km = 4970.9695379 ch
How to Convert Kilometer to Chain
1 km = 49.7096953789867 ch
Example: convert 15 km to ch:
15 km = 15 × 49.7096953789867 ch = 745.645430684801 ch
Kilometer to Chain Conversion Table
| kilometer | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 49.709695379 ch |
| 2 km | 99.419390758 ch |
| 3 km | 149.129086137 ch |
| 5 km | 248.548476895 ch |
| 10 km | 497.09695379 ch |
| 20 km | 994.19390758 ch |
| 50 km | 2485.48476895 ch |
| 100 km | 4970.9695379 ch |
| 500 km | 24854.8476895 ch |
| 1000 km | 49709.695379 ch |
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
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 kilometer in chain?
1 kilometer (km) = 49.709695379 chain (ch).
How do you convert kilometer to chain?
Multiply the kilometer value by 49.709695379. For example, 25 km × 49.709695379 = 1242.74238447 ch.
What is 10 kilometer in chain?
10 km = 497.09695379 ch.
Which unit is larger, the kilometer or the chain?
The kilometer is the larger unit: 1 km = 49.709695379 ch.