Convert millimeter to chain
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to millimeter.
1 mm = 4.9709695379e-05 ch. To convert millimeter to chain, multiply the value by 4.9709695379e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 20116.8 mm). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 mm = 4.9709695379e-05 ch
- 1 ch = 20116.8 mm
- 10 mm = 0.00049709695379 ch
- 100 mm = 0.0049709695379 ch
How to Convert Millimeter to Chain
1 mm = 4.97096953789867e-05 ch
Example: convert 15 mm to ch:
15 mm = 15 × 4.97096953789867e-05 ch = 0.000745645430684801 ch
Millimeter to Chain Conversion Table
| millimeter | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 mm | 4.9709695379e-05 ch |
| 2 mm | 9.9419390758e-05 ch |
| 3 mm | 0.000149129086137 ch |
| 5 mm | 0.000248548476895 ch |
| 10 mm | 0.00049709695379 ch |
| 20 mm | 0.00099419390758 ch |
| 50 mm | 0.00248548476895 ch |
| 100 mm | 0.0049709695379 ch |
| 500 mm | 0.0248548476895 ch |
| 1000 mm | 0.049709695379 ch |
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
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 millimeter in chain?
1 millimeter (mm) = 4.9709695379e-05 chain (ch).
How do you convert millimeter to chain?
Multiply the millimeter value by 4.9709695379e-05. For example, 25 mm × 4.9709695379e-05 = 0.00124274238447 ch.
What is 10 millimeter in chain?
10 mm = 0.00049709695379 ch.
Which unit is larger, the millimeter or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 mm equals only 4.9709695379e-05 ch.