📐 Chains to Shaku Converter

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1 chain =
66.3855 shaku
1 shaku =
0.0150635 chains
Formula
shaku = ch × 66.3855
Handy values
5 ch = 331.928 shaku · 10 ch = 663.855 shaku · 100 ch = 6,638.55 shaku

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⚡ Chains to Shaku: the quick answer

1 ch = 66.3855 shaku 1 chain equals 66.3855 shaku

To convert chains to shaku, multiply the value by 66.3855. To go the other way, multiply shaku by 0.0150635 to get chains.

↔ Convert shaku to chains instead

🧮 Formula

Chains to Shaku
shaku = ch × 66.3855
Shaku to Chains
ch = shaku × 0.0150635

Where

  • ch = the length in chains
  • shaku = the length in shaku
Every unit here is defined by its length in meters, so the conversion factor is (meters per chain) ÷ (meters per shaku).

📊 Chains to Shaku conversion table

Chains (ch)Shaku (shaku)
1 ch66.3855 shaku
2 ch132.771 shaku
3 ch199.157 shaku
4 ch265.542 shaku
5 ch331.928 shaku
6 ch398.313 shaku
7 ch464.699 shaku
8 ch531.084 shaku
9 ch597.47 shaku
10 ch663.855 shaku
12 ch796.626 shaku
14 ch929.397 shaku
15 ch995.783 shaku
20 ch1,327.71 shaku
21 ch1,394.1 shaku
24 ch1,593.25 shaku
25 ch1,659.64 shaku
30 ch1,991.57 shaku
40 ch2,655.42 shaku
50 ch3,319.28 shaku
60 ch3,983.13 shaku
75 ch4,978.91 shaku
80 ch5,310.84 shaku
100 ch6,638.55 shaku
200 ch13,277.1 shaku
250 ch16,596.4 shaku
300 ch19,915.7 shaku
400 ch26,554.2 shaku
500 ch33,192.8 shaku
750 ch49,789.1 shaku
1,000 ch66,385.5 shaku

📘 About these units

Chain (ch). A chain is 66 feet (20.1168 m), a surveying unit; 80 chains make one mile.

Shaku (shaku). The shaku is a traditional Japanese unit of about 30.3 centimeters. Used in: Asia — Japan.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many shaku are in one chain?

There are 66.3855 shaku in one chain.

How do I convert chains to shaku?

Multiply the number of chains by 66.3855. For example, 10 chains equal 663.855 shaku.

How many chains are in one shaku?

One shaku equals 0.0150635 chains.

How many shaku is 12 chains?

796.626 shaku. Other common values: 5 chains = 331.928 shaku and 100 chains = 6,638.55 shaku.

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