Convert point to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert point [point] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to point.
1 point = 1.75364419015e-05 ch (US). To convert point to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 1.75364419015e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 57024.1104562 point). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 point = 1.75364419015e-05 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 57024.1104562 point
- 10 point = 0.000175364419015 ch (US)
- 100 point = 0.00175364419015 ch (US)
How to Convert Point to Chain (Us Survey)
1 point = 1.75364419014981e-05 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 point to ch (US):
15 point = 15 × 1.75364419014981e-05 ch (US) = 0.000263046628522472 ch (US)
Point to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| point | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 point | 1.75364419015e-05 ch (US) |
| 2 point | 3.5072883803e-05 ch (US) |
| 3 point | 5.26093257045e-05 ch (US) |
| 5 point | 8.76822095075e-05 ch (US) |
| 10 point | 0.000175364419015 ch (US) |
| 20 point | 0.00035072883803 ch (US) |
| 50 point | 0.000876822095075 ch (US) |
| 100 point | 0.00175364419015 ch (US) |
| 500 point | 0.00876822095075 ch (US) |
| 1000 point | 0.0175364419015 ch (US) |
Point
A point is a unit of typographical measurement. In the context of printing, it is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
History/Origin
The point system of typography was developed in the 18th century. It provides a standardized way to measure font sizes and leading.
Current Use
The point is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in both print and digital media.
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 point in chain (US survey)?
1 point (point) = 1.75364419015e-05 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert point to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the point value by 1.75364419015e-05. For example, 25 point × 1.75364419015e-05 = 0.000438411047537 ch (US).
What is 10 point in chain (US survey)?
10 point = 0.000175364419015 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the point or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 point equals only 1.75364419015e-05 ch (US).