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Convert Handbreadth to Chains

Handbreadth




Chains


How to use this Handbreadth to Chains Converter 🤔

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

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

Formula

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

Chains = Handbreadth / 263.99999988734595

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Handbreadth to Chains Conversion Table

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

Handbreadth (handbreadth)Chains (ch)
0 handbreadth0 ch
1 handbreadth0.00378787879 ch
2 handbreadth0.00757575758 ch
3 handbreadth0.01136363637 ch
4 handbreadth0.01515151516 ch
5 handbreadth0.01893939395 ch
6 handbreadth0.02272727274 ch
7 handbreadth0.02651515153 ch
8 handbreadth0.03030303032 ch
9 handbreadth0.03409090911 ch
10 handbreadth0.03787878789 ch
20 handbreadth0.07575757579 ch
50 handbreadth0.1894 ch
100 handbreadth0.3788 ch
1000 handbreadth3.7879 ch
10000 handbreadth37.8788 ch
100000 handbreadth378.7879 ch

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.

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.