ConvertOnlineChains to Feet calculator
Enter a number to see the converted value immediately.
Chains to Feet formula
Use this formula to convert chains to feet:
Calculation
Enter a valid number above to see the formula with your value substituted step by step.
Chains to Feet Conversion Table
Reference values for converting Chains to Feet.
| Chains (ch) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 0 ch | 0 ft |
| 1 ch | 66 ft |
| 2 ch | 132 ft |
| 5 ch | 330 ft |
| 10 ch | 660 ft |
| 20 ch | 1320 ft |
| 50 ch | 3300 ft |
| 100 ch | 6600 ft |
Worked example
Convert 20 Chains to Feet
Feet = 20 / 0.015151515157980603 = 1320 Feet
About these units
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.
Feet
A foot (symbol: ft) is a unit of length used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. One foot is equal to 0.3048 meters.
The foot originated from various units used in ancient civilizations. Its current definition is based on the international agreement of 1959, which standardized it to exactly 0.3048 meters.
Feet are commonly used to measure height, length, and short distances. Despite the global shift to the metric system, the foot remains in use in these countries.
{"formula":"x / 0.015151515157980603","precision":16,"x_desc":"Chains","y_desc":"Feet"}