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Convert Dekameters to Chains (US survey)

Dekameters




Chains (US survey)


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

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

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

Formula

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

Chains (US survey) = Dekameters / 2.011684021732947

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Dekameters to Chains (US survey) Conversion Table

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

Dekameters (dam)Chains (US survey) (ch)
0 dam0 ch
1 dam0.4971 ch
2 dam0.9942 ch
3 dam1.4913 ch
4 dam1.9884 ch
5 dam2.4855 ch
6 dam2.9826 ch
7 dam3.4797 ch
8 dam3.9768 ch
9 dam4.4739 ch
10 dam4.971 ch
20 dam9.9419 ch
50 dam24.8548 ch
100 dam49.7096 ch
1000 dam497.096 ch
10000 dam4970.9596 ch
100000 dam49709.596 ch

Dekameters

A dekameter (dam) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One dekameter is equivalent to 10 meters or approximately 32.808 feet.

The dekameter is defined as ten meters, providing a convenient measurement for moderately large distances.

Dekameters are used in various fields to measure length and distance where a scale between meters and hectometers is appropriate. They are less commonly used than other metric units but can be useful in certain applications, such as land measurement and environmental science.

Chains (US survey)

A chain (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying in the United States. One US survey chain is equivalent to exactly 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.

The US survey chain is defined as 66 feet, based on historical surveying practices and used for measuring and plotting land.

Chains (US survey) are used in land surveying for tasks such as property measurement, land division, and mapping in the United States. This unit ensures consistency and accuracy in surveying and land measurement activities.