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Convert Inches to Chains

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Chains


How to use this Inches to Chains Converter 🤔

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

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

Chains = Inches / 791.9999996620378

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Inches to Chains Conversion Table

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

Inches (in)Chains (ch)
0 in0 ch
1 in0.00126262626 ch
2 in0.00252525253 ch
3 in0.00378787879 ch
4 in0.00505050505 ch
5 in0.00631313132 ch
6 in0.00757575758 ch
7 in0.00883838384 ch
8 in0.01010101011 ch
9 in0.01136363637 ch
10 in0.01262626263 ch
20 in0.02525252526 ch
50 in0.06313131316 ch
100 in0.1263 ch
1000 in1.2626 ch
10000 in12.6263 ch
100000 in126.2626 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

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.