Chains to Feet (ch to ft)

Metric Conversions.

Feet to Chains (Swap units)

1ch = 66ft

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Chains to Feet formula

Feet = Chains * 66

Chains to Feet calculation

Feet = Chains * 66

Feet = 1 * 66

Feet = 66

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 foot?

A measurement foot, commonly referred to as a foot, is a unit of length in the imperial system of measurement. It is primarily used in the United States and a few other countries that have not adopted the metric system. The foot is defined as 12 inches, and it is a constituent of larger units such as yards, and miles.

The foot has a long history and has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years. It is believed to have originated from the length of a human foot, as it was a convenient and easily reproducible reference point. Over time, the foot has been standardized to ensure consistency in measurements.

In modern usage, the foot is commonly used to measure height, distance, and length in various applications. For example, it is used in construction and architecture to measure the dimensions of buildings and structures. It is also used in sports to measure the length of a field or track. While the metric system is widely used around the world, the foot remains an important unit of measurement in certain industries and regions.

 

Chains to Feet table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Chains
Feet
0ch
0.00000ft
1ch
66.00000ft
2ch
132.00000ft
3ch
198.00000ft
4ch
264.00000ft
5ch
330.00000ft
6ch
396.00000ft
7ch
462.00000ft
8ch
528.00000ft
9ch
594.00000ft
10ch
660.00000ft
11ch
726.00000ft
12ch
792.00000ft
13ch
858.00000ft
14ch
924.00000ft
15ch
990.00000ft
16ch
1,056.00000ft
17ch
1,122.00000ft
18ch
1,188.00000ft
19ch
1,254.00000ft
20ch
1,320.00000ft
21ch
1,386.00000ft
22ch
1,452.00000ft
23ch
1,518.00000ft
24ch
1,584.00000ft
25ch
1,650.00000ft
26ch
1,716.00000ft
27ch
1,782.00000ft
28ch
1,848.00000ft
29ch
1,914.00000ft
30ch
1,980.00000ft
31ch
2,046.00000ft
32ch
2,112.00000ft
33ch
2,178.00000ft
34ch
2,244.00000ft
35ch
2,310.00000ft
36ch
2,376.00000ft
37ch
2,442.00000ft
38ch
2,508.00000ft
39ch
2,574.00000ft
40ch
2,640.00000ft
41ch
2,706.00000ft
42ch
2,772.00000ft
43ch
2,838.00000ft
44ch
2,904.00000ft
45ch
2,970.00000ft
46ch
3,036.00000ft
47ch
3,102.00000ft
48ch
3,168.00000ft
49ch
3,234.00000ft
50ch
3,300.00000ft
51ch
3,366.00000ft
52ch
3,432.00000ft
53ch
3,498.00000ft
54ch
3,564.00000ft
55ch
3,630.00000ft
56ch
3,696.00000ft
57ch
3,762.00000ft
58ch
3,828.00000ft
59ch
3,894.00000ft
60ch
3,960.00000ft
61ch
4,026.00000ft
62ch
4,092.00000ft
63ch
4,158.00000ft
64ch
4,224.00000ft
65ch
4,290.00000ft
66ch
4,356.00000ft
67ch
4,422.00000ft
68ch
4,488.00000ft
69ch
4,554.00000ft
70ch
4,620.00000ft
71ch
4,686.00000ft
72ch
4,752.00000ft
73ch
4,818.00000ft
74ch
4,884.00000ft
75ch
4,950.00000ft
76ch
5,016.00000ft
77ch
5,082.00000ft
78ch
5,148.00000ft
79ch
5,214.00000ft
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