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Convert Chains to Yards

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Yards


How to use this Chains to Yards Converter 🤔

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

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

Formula

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

Yards = Chains / 0.04545454547532727

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Chains to Yards Conversion Table

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

Chains (ch)Yards (yd)
0 ch0 yd
1 ch22 yd
2 ch44 yd
3 ch66 yd
4 ch88 yd
5 ch110 yd
6 ch132 yd
7 ch154 yd
8 ch176 yd
9 ch198 yd
10 ch220 yd
20 ch440 yd
50 ch1100 yd
100 ch2200 yd
1000 ch22000 yd
10000 ch219999.9999 yd
100000 ch2199999.999 yd

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.

Yards

A yard (symbol: yd) is a unit of length commonly used in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. One yard is equal to 0.9144 meters.

The yard originated from various units used in medieval England. Its current definition is based on the international agreement of 1959, which standardized it to exactly 0.9144 meters.

Yards are often used to measure distances in sports fields, textiles, and land. Despite the global shift to the metric system, the yard remains in use in these countries.