📐 Shaku to Chains Converter

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250 shaku =
3.76588 chains
1 shaku =
0.0150635 chains
1 chain =
66.3855 shaku
Formula
ch = shaku × 0.0150635
Handy values
5 shaku = 0.0753176 ch · 10 shaku = 0.150635 ch · 100 shaku = 1.50635 ch

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⚡ Shaku to Chains: the quick answer

1 shaku = 0.0150635 ch 1 shaku equals 0.0150635 chains

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

↔ Convert chains to shaku instead

🧮 Formula

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

Where

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

📊 Shaku to Chains conversion table

Shaku (shaku)Chains (ch)
1 shaku0.0150635 ch
2 shaku0.0301271 ch
3 shaku0.0451906 ch
4 shaku0.0602541 ch
5 shaku0.0753176 ch
6 shaku0.0903812 ch
7 shaku0.105445 ch
8 shaku0.120508 ch
9 shaku0.135572 ch
10 shaku0.150635 ch
12 shaku0.180762 ch
14 shaku0.210889 ch
15 shaku0.225953 ch
20 shaku0.301271 ch
21 shaku0.316334 ch
24 shaku0.361525 ch
25 shaku0.376588 ch
30 shaku0.451906 ch
40 shaku0.602541 ch
50 shaku0.753176 ch
60 shaku0.903812 ch
75 shaku1.12976 ch
80 shaku1.20508 ch
100 shaku1.50635 ch
200 shaku3.01271 ch
250 shaku3.76588 ch
300 shaku4.51906 ch
400 shaku6.02541 ch
500 shaku7.53176 ch
750 shaku11.2976 ch
1,000 shaku15.0635 ch

📘 About these units

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

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

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many chains are in one shaku?

There are 0.0150635 chains in one shaku.

How do I convert shaku to chains?

Multiply the number of shaku by 0.0150635. For example, 10 shaku equal 0.150635 chains.

How many shaku are in one chain?

One chain equals 66.3855 shaku.

How many chains is 12 shaku?

0.180762 chains. Other common values: 5 shaku = 0.0753176 chains and 100 shaku = 1.50635 chains.

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