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Convert Chains (US survey) to Dekameters

Chains (US survey)




Dekameters


How to use this Chains (US survey) to Dekameters Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Chains (US survey) value from Chains (US survey) units to Dekameters units.

  1. Enter the input Chains (US survey) value in the text field.
  2. The given Chains (US survey) is converted to Dekameters in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Dekameters label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Dekameters value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given length from Chains (US survey) to Dekameters, use the following formula.

Dekameters = Chains (US survey) / 0.49709596

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Chains (US survey) to Dekameters Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Chains (US survey) to Dekameters.

Chains (US survey) (ch)Dekameters (dam)
0 ch0 dam
1 ch2.0117 dam
2 ch4.0234 dam
3 ch6.0351 dam
4 ch8.0467 dam
5 ch10.0584 dam
6 ch12.0701 dam
7 ch14.0818 dam
8 ch16.0935 dam
9 ch18.1052 dam
10 ch20.1168 dam
20 ch40.2337 dam
50 ch100.5842 dam
100 ch201.1684 dam
1000 ch2011.684 dam
10000 ch20116.8402 dam
100000 ch201168.4022 dam

Chains (US survey)

A chain (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying in the United States. One US survey chain is equivalent to exactly 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.

The US survey chain is defined as 66 feet, based on historical surveying practices and used for measuring and plotting land.

Chains (US survey) are used in land surveying for tasks such as property measurement, land division, and mapping in the United States. This unit ensures consistency and accuracy in surveying and land measurement activities.

Dekameters

A dekameter (dam) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One dekameter is equivalent to 10 meters or approximately 32.808 feet.

The dekameter is defined as ten meters, providing a convenient measurement for moderately large distances.

Dekameters are used in various fields to measure length and distance where a scale between meters and hectometers is appropriate. They are less commonly used than other metric units but can be useful in certain applications, such as land measurement and environmental science.