Convert yard to chain
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to yard.
1 yd = 0.0454545454545 ch. To convert yard to chain, multiply the value by 0.0454545454545; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 22 yd). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 yd = 0.0454545454545 ch
- 1 ch = 22 yd
- 10 yd = 0.454545454545 ch
- 100 yd = 4.54545454545 ch
How to Convert Yard to Chain
1 yd = 0.0454545454545454 ch
Example: convert 15 yd to ch:
15 yd = 15 × 0.0454545454545454 ch = 0.681818181818182 ch
Yard to Chain Conversion Table
| yard | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 yd | 0.0454545454545 ch |
| 2 yd | 0.0909090909091 ch |
| 3 yd | 0.136363636364 ch |
| 5 yd | 0.227272727273 ch |
| 10 yd | 0.454545454545 ch |
| 20 yd | 0.909090909091 ch |
| 50 yd | 2.27272727273 ch |
| 100 yd | 4.54545454545 ch |
| 500 yd | 22.7272727273 ch |
| 1000 yd | 45.4545454545 ch |
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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 yard in chain?
1 yard (yd) = 0.0454545454545 chain (ch).
How do you convert yard to chain?
Multiply the yard value by 0.0454545454545. For example, 25 yd × 0.0454545454545 = 1.13636363636 ch.
What is 10 yard in chain?
10 yd = 0.454545454545 ch.
Which unit is larger, the yard or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 yd equals only 0.0454545454545 ch.