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