📐 Chains to Yards Converter

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1 chain =
22 yards
1 yard =
0.0454545 chains
Formula
yd = ch × 22
Handy values
5 ch = 110 yd · 10 ch = 220 yd · 100 ch = 2,200 yd

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⚡ Chains to Yards: the quick answer

1 ch = 22 yd 1 chain equals 22 yards

To convert chains to yards, multiply the value by 22. To go the other way, multiply yards by 0.0454545 to get chains.

↔ Convert yards to chains instead

🧮 Formula

Chains to Yards
yd = ch × 22
Yards to Chains
ch = yd × 0.0454545

Where

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

📊 Chains to Yards conversion table

Chains (ch)Yards (yd)
1 ch22 yd
2 ch44 yd
3 ch66 yd
4 ch88 yd
5 ch110 yd
6 ch132 yd
7 ch154 yd
8 ch176 yd
9 ch198 yd
10 ch220 yd
12 ch264 yd
14 ch308 yd
15 ch330 yd
20 ch440 yd
21 ch462 yd
24 ch528 yd
25 ch550 yd
30 ch660 yd
40 ch880 yd
50 ch1,100 yd
60 ch1,320 yd
75 ch1,650 yd
80 ch1,760 yd
100 ch2,200 yd
200 ch4,400 yd
250 ch5,500 yd
300 ch6,600 yd
400 ch8,800 yd
500 ch11,000 yd
750 ch16,500 yd
1,000 ch22,000 yd

📘 About these units

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

Yard (yd). The yard is 3 feet, or exactly 0.9144 meters, used for cloth, sports fields and short distances.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many yards are in one chain?

There are 22 yards in one chain.

How do I convert chains to yards?

Multiply the number of chains by 22. For example, 10 chains equal 220 yards.

How many chains are in one yard?

One yard equals 0.0454545 chains.

How many yards is 12 chains?

264 yards. Other common values: 5 chains = 110 yards and 100 chains = 2,200 yards.

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