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Convert Chains to Handbreadth

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Handbreadth


How to use this Chains to Handbreadth Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Chains value from Chains units to Handbreadth units.

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

Formula

To convert given length from Chains to Handbreadth, use the following formula.

Handbreadth = Chains / 0.003787878789495151

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Chains to Handbreadth Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Chains to Handbreadth.

Chains (ch)Handbreadth (handbreadth)
0 ch0 handbreadth
1 ch264 handbreadth
2 ch528 handbreadth
3 ch792 handbreadth
4 ch1056 handbreadth
5 ch1320 handbreadth
6 ch1584 handbreadth
7 ch1848 handbreadth
8 ch2112 handbreadth
9 ch2376 handbreadth
10 ch2640 handbreadth
20 ch5280 handbreadth
50 ch13200 handbreadth
100 ch26400 handbreadth
1000 ch263999.9999 handbreadth
10000 ch2639999.9989 handbreadth
100000 ch26399999.9887 handbreadth

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.

Handbreadth

A handbreadth is a historical unit of length used to measure small distances, typically based on the width of a hand. One handbreadth is approximately equivalent to 4 inches or about 0.1016 meters.

The handbreadth is defined as the width of a person's hand, measured from the edge of the thumb to the edge of the little finger when the hand is spread out. This unit was used for practical measurements in various contexts, including textiles and construction.

Handbreadths were used in historical measurement systems for assessing lengths and dimensions where precise tools were not available. Although less common today, the unit provides historical context for traditional measurement practices and everyday use in different cultures.