ConvertOnlineChains to Kilometers calculator
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Chains to Kilometers formula
Use this formula to convert chains to kilometers:
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Chains to Kilometers Conversion Table
Reference values for converting Chains to Kilometers.
| Chains (ch) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 0 ch | 0 km |
| 1 ch | 0.02011679999 km |
| 2 ch | 0.04023359998 km |
| 5 ch | 0.1006 km |
| 10 ch | 0.2012 km |
| 20 ch | 0.4023 km |
| 50 ch | 1.0058 km |
| 100 ch | 2.0117 km |
Worked example
Convert 20 Chains to Kilometers
Kilometers = 20 / 49.7096954 = 0.4023 Kilometers
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.
Kilometers
A kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to 0.6214 miles. One kilometer is one thousand meters.
The prefix "kilo-" means one thousand. A kilometer is defined by 1000 times the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 seconds. This definition may change, but a kilometer will always be one thousand meters.
Kilometers are used to measure distances on land in most countries. However, the United States and the United Kingdom still often use miles. The UK has adopted the metric system, but miles are still used on road signs.
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