1 US survey chain =
88.0002 spans
1 span =
0.0113636 US survey chains
Formula
span = chUS × 88.0002
Handy values
5 chUS = 440.001 span · 10 chUS = 880.002 span · 100 chUS = 8,800.02 span
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⚡ US Survey Chains to Spans: the quick answer
1 chUS = 88.0002 span
1 US survey chain equals 88.0002 spans
To convert US survey chains to spans, multiply the value by 88.0002.
To go the other way, multiply spans by 0.0113636 to get US survey chains.
↔ Convert spans to US survey chains instead
🧮 Formula
Every unit here is defined by its length in meters, so the conversion factor is (meters per US survey chain) ÷ (meters per span).
📊 US Survey Chains to Spans conversion table
✏️ Worked examples
📘 About these units
US survey chain (chUS). The US survey chain is 66 US survey feet, about 20.1168 m.
Span (span). A span is 9 inches (0.2286 m), the distance across an outstretched hand.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many spans are in one US survey chain?
There are 88.0002 spans in one US survey chain.
How do I convert US survey chains to spans?
Multiply the number of US survey chains by 88.0002. For example, 10 US survey chains equal 880.002 spans.
How many US survey chains are in one span?
One span equals 0.0113636 US survey chains.
How many spans is 12 US survey chains?
1,056 spans. Other common values: 5 US survey chains = 440.001 spans and 100 US survey chains = 8,800.02 spans.
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