Convert perch to chain
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to perch.
1 perch = 0.25 ch. To convert perch to chain, multiply the value by 0.25; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 4 perch). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 perch = 0.25 ch
- 1 ch = 4 perch
- 10 perch = 2.5 ch
- 100 perch = 25 ch
How to Convert Perch to Chain
1 perch = 0.25 ch
Example: convert 15 perch to ch:
15 perch = 15 × 0.25 ch = 3.75 ch
Perch to Chain Conversion Table
| perch | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 perch | 0.25 ch |
| 2 perch | 0.5 ch |
| 3 perch | 0.75 ch |
| 5 perch | 1.25 ch |
| 10 perch | 2.5 ch |
| 20 perch | 5 ch |
| 50 perch | 12.5 ch |
| 100 perch | 25 ch |
| 500 perch | 125 ch |
| 1000 perch | 250 ch |
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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 perch in chain?
1 perch (perch) = 0.25 chain (ch).
How do you convert perch to chain?
Multiply the perch value by 0.25. For example, 25 perch × 0.25 = 6.25 ch.
What is 10 perch in chain?
10 perch = 2.5 ch.
Which unit is larger, the perch or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 perch equals only 0.25 ch.