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Convert Inches (US survey) to Chains

Inches (US survey)




Chains


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

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

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

Formula

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

Chains = Inches (US survey) / 791.9984156652064

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Inches (US survey) to Chains Conversion Table

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

Inches (US survey) (in)Chains (ch)
0 in0 ch
1 in0.00126262879 ch
2 in0.00252525758 ch
3 in0.00378788637 ch
4 in0.00505051515 ch
5 in0.00631314394 ch
6 in0.00757577273 ch
7 in0.00883840152 ch
8 in0.01010103031 ch
9 in0.0113636591 ch
10 in0.01262628788 ch
20 in0.02525257577 ch
50 in0.06313143942 ch
100 in0.1263 ch
1000 in1.2626 ch
10000 in12.6263 ch
100000 in126.2629 ch

Inches (US survey)

An inch (US survey) is a unit of length used in various contexts in the United States. One US survey inch is equivalent to exactly 0.0254 meters.

The US survey inch is defined as 1/12 of a US survey foot, with the US survey foot being slightly different from the international foot. This unit provides precise measurement for a variety of applications.

Inches (US survey) are commonly used in construction, manufacturing, and everyday measurements in the United States. The unit ensures consistency and accuracy in both practical and scientific contexts.

Chains

A chain is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying and agriculture. One chain is equivalent to 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.

The chain is defined as 66 feet, which is historically based on the length of a chain used in surveying practices and land measurement.

Chains are commonly used in land surveying for measuring distances, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The unit is useful for tasks such as plotting and dividing land and has historical significance in the development of surveying techniques.