1 chain =
3.99999 US survey rods
1 US survey rod =
0.250001 chains
Formula
rdUS = ch × 3.99999
Handy values
5 ch = 20 rdUS · 10 ch = 39.9999 rdUS · 100 ch = 399.999 rdUS
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⚡ Chains to US Survey Rods: the quick answer
1 ch = 3.99999 rdUS
1 chain equals 3.99999 US survey rods
To convert chains to US survey rods, multiply the value by 3.99999.
To go the other way, multiply US survey rods by 0.250001 to get chains.
↔ Convert US survey rods 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 rod).
📊 Chains to US Survey Rods 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 rod (rdUS). The US survey rod is 16.5 US survey feet, about 5.0292 m.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many US survey rods are in one chain?
There are 3.99999 US survey rods in one chain.
How do I convert chains to US survey rods?
Multiply the number of chains by 3.99999. For example, 10 chains equal 39.9999 US survey rods.
How many chains are in one US survey rod?
One US survey rod equals 0.250001 chains.
How many US survey rods is 12 chains?
47.9999 US survey rods. Other common values: 5 chains = 20 US survey rods and 100 chains = 399.999 US survey rods.
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