Convert long reed to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert long reed [long reed] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to long reed.
1 long reed = 0.159090590909 ch (US). To convert long reed to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 0.159090590909; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 6.28572685717 long reed). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 long reed = 0.159090590909 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 6.28572685717 long reed
- 10 long reed = 1.59090590909 ch (US)
- 100 long reed = 15.9090590909 ch (US)
How to Convert Long Reed to Chain (Us Survey)
1 long reed = 0.159090590908936 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 long reed to ch (US):
15 long reed = 15 × 0.159090590908936 ch (US) = 2.38635886363405 ch (US)
Long Reed to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| long reed | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 long reed | 0.159090590909 ch (US) |
| 2 long reed | 0.318181181818 ch (US) |
| 3 long reed | 0.477271772727 ch (US) |
| 5 long reed | 0.795452954545 ch (US) |
| 10 long reed | 1.59090590909 ch (US) |
| 20 long reed | 3.18181181818 ch (US) |
| 50 long reed | 7.95452954545 ch (US) |
| 100 long reed | 15.9090590909 ch (US) |
| 500 long reed | 79.5452954545 ch (US) |
| 1000 long reed | 159.090590909 ch (US) |
Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed 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 long reed in chain (US survey)?
1 long reed (long reed) = 0.159090590909 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert long reed to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the long reed value by 0.159090590909. For example, 25 long reed × 0.159090590909 = 3.97726477272 ch (US).
What is 10 long reed in chain (US survey)?
10 long reed = 1.59090590909 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the long reed or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 long reed equals only 0.159090590909 ch (US).