1 chain =
0.999998 US survey chains
1 US survey chain =
1 chains
Formula
chUS = ch × 0.999998
Handy values
5 ch = 4.99999 chUS · 10 ch = 9.99998 chUS · 100 ch = 99.9998 chUS
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⚡ Chains to US Survey Chains: the quick answer
1 ch = 0.999998 chUS
1 chain equals 0.999998 US survey chains
To convert chains to US survey chains, multiply the value by 0.999998.
To go the other way, multiply US survey chains by 1 to get chains.
↔ Convert US survey chains to chains instead
🧮 Formula
Every unit here is defined by its length in meters, so the conversion factor is (meters per chain) ÷ (meters per US survey chain).
📊 Chains to US Survey Chains conversion table
✏️ Worked examples
📘 About these units
Chain (ch). A chain is 66 feet (20.1168 m), a surveying unit; 80 chains make one mile.
US survey chain (chUS). The US survey chain is 66 US survey feet, about 20.1168 m.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many US survey chains are in one chain?
There are 0.999998 US survey chains in one chain.
How do I convert chains to US survey chains?
Multiply the number of chains by 0.999998. For example, 10 chains equal 9.99998 US survey chains.
How many chains are in one US survey chain?
One US survey chain equals 1 chain.
How many US survey chains is 12 chains?
12 US survey chains. Other common values: 5 chains = 4.99999 US survey chains and 100 chains = 99.9998 US survey chains.
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