Chains to Decimeters (ch to dm)

Metric Conversions.

Decimeters to Chains (Swap units)

1ch = 201.16839dm

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Chains to Decimeters formula

Decimeters = Chains * 201.16838599

Chains to Decimeters calculation

Decimeters = Chains * 201.16838599

Decimeters = 1 * 201.16838598581

Decimeters = 201.16839

What is a chain?

The chain is a unit of length measurement commonly used in surveying and land measurement. It is primarily used in countries that follow the imperial system of measurement, such as the United States and the United Kingdom. One chain is equal to 66 feet or 20.1168 meters. It is further divided into 100 links, with each link measuring 0.66 feet or 7.92 inches.

The chain was historically used for measuring large areas of land, such as farms or estates. Surveyors would use chains to measure distances between points and establish boundaries. The use of chains allowed for more accurate measurements compared to other methods available at the time. Today, the chain is still used in some specialized fields, such as civil engineering and land surveying, although it has been largely replaced by more modern and precise measurement tools like GPS.

What is a decimeter?

A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, specifically in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to one-tenth of a meter or 10 centimeters. The prefix "deci" indicates a factor of 10^-1, which means that a decimeter is 10 times smaller than a meter.

The decimeter is commonly used in various fields, including science, engineering, and everyday measurements. It provides a convenient unit for measuring small distances, especially when centimeters are too small and meters are too large. For example, a decimeter can be used to measure the length of small objects such as pencils, books, or the width of a hand.

In comparison to the imperial system, a decimeter is equivalent to approximately 3.937 inches. This conversion factor allows for easy conversion between the metric and imperial systems. The decimeter is part of a larger range of metric units, which provide a consistent and decimal-based system for measuring length, mass, volume, and other quantities.

 

Chains to Decimeters table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Chains
Decimeters
0ch
0.00000dm
1ch
201.16839dm
2ch
402.33677dm
3ch
603.50516dm
4ch
804.67354dm
5ch
1,005.84193dm
6ch
1,207.01032dm
7ch
1,408.17870dm
8ch
1,609.34709dm
9ch
1,810.51547dm
10ch
2,011.68386dm
11ch
2,212.85225dm
12ch
2,414.02063dm
13ch
2,615.18902dm
14ch
2,816.35740dm
15ch
3,017.52579dm
16ch
3,218.69418dm
17ch
3,419.86256dm
18ch
3,621.03095dm
19ch
3,822.19933dm
20ch
4,023.36772dm
21ch
4,224.53611dm
22ch
4,425.70449dm
23ch
4,626.87288dm
24ch
4,828.04126dm
25ch
5,029.20965dm
26ch
5,230.37804dm
27ch
5,431.54642dm
28ch
5,632.71481dm
29ch
5,833.88319dm
30ch
6,035.05158dm
31ch
6,236.21997dm
32ch
6,437.38835dm
33ch
6,638.55674dm
34ch
6,839.72512dm
35ch
7,040.89351dm
36ch
7,242.06190dm
37ch
7,443.23028dm
38ch
7,644.39867dm
39ch
7,845.56705dm
40ch
8,046.73544dm
41ch
8,247.90383dm
42ch
8,449.07221dm
43ch
8,650.24060dm
44ch
8,851.40898dm
45ch
9,052.57737dm
46ch
9,253.74576dm
47ch
9,454.91414dm
48ch
9,656.08253dm
49ch
9,857.25091dm
50ch
10,058.41930dm
51ch
10,259.58769dm
52ch
10,460.75607dm
53ch
10,661.92446dm
54ch
10,863.09284dm
55ch
11,064.26123dm
56ch
11,265.42962dm
57ch
11,466.59800dm
58ch
11,667.76639dm
59ch
11,868.93477dm
60ch
12,070.10316dm
61ch
12,271.27155dm
62ch
12,472.43993dm
63ch
12,673.60832dm
64ch
12,874.77670dm
65ch
13,075.94509dm
66ch
13,277.11348dm
67ch
13,478.28186dm
68ch
13,679.45025dm
69ch
13,880.61863dm
70ch
14,081.78702dm
71ch
14,282.95540dm
72ch
14,484.12379dm
73ch
14,685.29218dm
74ch
14,886.46056dm
75ch
15,087.62895dm
76ch
15,288.79733dm
77ch
15,489.96572dm
78ch
15,691.13411dm
79ch
15,892.30249dm
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