Convert yard to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to yard.
1 yd = 0.0454544545454 ch (US). To convert yard to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 0.0454544545454; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 22.0000440001 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 = 0.0454544545454 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 22.0000440001 yd
- 10 yd = 0.454544545454 ch (US)
- 100 yd = 4.54544545454 ch (US)
How to Convert Yard to Chain (Us Survey)
1 yd = 0.0454544545454104 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 yd to ch (US):
15 yd = 15 × 0.0454544545454104 ch (US) = 0.681816818181156 ch (US)
Yard to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| yard | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 yd | 0.0454544545454 ch (US) |
| 2 yd | 0.0909089090908 ch (US) |
| 3 yd | 0.136363363636 ch (US) |
| 5 yd | 0.227272272727 ch (US) |
| 10 yd | 0.454544545454 ch (US) |
| 20 yd | 0.909089090908 ch (US) |
| 50 yd | 2.27272272727 ch (US) |
| 100 yd | 4.54544545454 ch (US) |
| 500 yd | 22.7272272727 ch (US) |
| 1000 yd | 45.4544545454 ch (US) |
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 (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 yard in chain (US survey)?
1 yard (yd) = 0.0454544545454 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert yard to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the yard value by 0.0454544545454. For example, 25 yd × 0.0454544545454 = 1.13636136364 ch (US).
What is 10 yard in chain (US survey)?
10 yd = 0.454544545454 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the yard or the chain (US survey)?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 yd equals only 0.0454544545454 ch (US).