Convert perch to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to perch.
1 perch = 0.2499995 ch (US). To convert perch to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 0.2499995; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 4.00000800002 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 = 0.2499995 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 4.00000800002 perch
- 10 perch = 2.499995 ch (US)
- 100 perch = 24.99995 ch (US)
How to Convert Perch to Chain (Us Survey)
1 perch = 0.249999499999757 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 perch to ch (US):
15 perch = 15 × 0.249999499999757 ch (US) = 3.74999249999636 ch (US)
Perch to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| perch | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 perch | 0.2499995 ch (US) |
| 2 perch | 0.499999 ch (US) |
| 3 perch | 0.749998499999 ch (US) |
| 5 perch | 1.2499975 ch (US) |
| 10 perch | 2.499995 ch (US) |
| 20 perch | 4.99999 ch (US) |
| 50 perch | 12.499975 ch (US) |
| 100 perch | 24.99995 ch (US) |
| 500 perch | 124.99975 ch (US) |
| 1000 perch | 249.9995 ch (US) |
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 (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 perch in chain (US survey)?
1 perch (perch) = 0.2499995 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert perch to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the perch value by 0.2499995. For example, 25 perch × 0.2499995 = 6.24998749999 ch (US).
What is 10 perch in chain (US survey)?
10 perch = 2.499995 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the perch or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 perch equals only 0.2499995 ch (US).