Convert reed to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert reed [reed] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to reed.
1 reed = 0.136363363636 ch (US). To convert reed to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 0.136363363636; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 7.33334800004 reed). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 reed = 0.136363363636 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 7.33334800004 reed
- 10 reed = 1.36363363636 ch (US)
- 100 reed = 13.6363363636 ch (US)
How to Convert Reed to Chain (Us Survey)
1 reed = 0.136363363636231 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 reed to ch (US):
15 reed = 15 × 0.136363363636231 ch (US) = 2.04545045454347 ch (US)
Reed to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| reed | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 reed | 0.136363363636 ch (US) |
| 2 reed | 0.272726727272 ch (US) |
| 3 reed | 0.409090090909 ch (US) |
| 5 reed | 0.681816818181 ch (US) |
| 10 reed | 1.36363363636 ch (US) |
| 20 reed | 2.72726727272 ch (US) |
| 50 reed | 6.81816818181 ch (US) |
| 100 reed | 13.6363363636 ch (US) |
| 500 reed | 68.1816818181 ch (US) |
| 1000 reed | 136.363363636 ch (US) |
Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed 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 reed in chain (US survey)?
1 reed (reed) = 0.136363363636 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert reed to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the reed value by 0.136363363636. For example, 25 reed × 0.136363363636 = 3.40908409091 ch (US).
What is 10 reed in chain (US survey)?
10 reed = 1.36363363636 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the reed or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 reed equals only 0.136363363636 ch (US).