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