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Convert Inches to Chains (US survey)

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Chains (US survey)


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

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

  1. Enter the input Inches value in the text field.
  2. The given Inches 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 Inches to Chains (US survey), use the following formula.

Chains (US survey) = Inches / 792.0015833562597

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Inches to Chains (US survey) Conversion Table

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

Inches (in)Chains (US survey) (ch)
0 in0 ch
1 in0.00126262374 ch
2 in0.00252524748 ch
3 in0.00378787122 ch
4 in0.00505049495 ch
5 in0.00631311869 ch
6 in0.00757574243 ch
7 in0.00883836617 ch
8 in0.01010098991 ch
9 in0.01136361365 ch
10 in0.01262623738 ch
20 in0.02525247477 ch
50 in0.06313118692 ch
100 in0.1263 ch
1000 in1.2626 ch
10000 in12.6262 ch
100000 in126.2624 ch

Inches

An inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length used mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. One inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters.

The inch has origins in ancient times, originally based on the width of a human thumb. Its current definition, established in 1959, is exactly 2.54 centimeters.

Inches are commonly used to measure smaller lengths and distances, such as screen sizes and fabric lengths. Despite the widespread adoption of the metric system, the inch remains in use in these countries.

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.