Decimeters to Chains (dm to ch)

Metric Conversions.

Chains to Decimeters (Swap units)

1dm = 0.00497ch

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Decimeters to Chains conversion formula

Chains = Decimeters / 201.16838599

Decimeters to Chains calculation

Chains = Decimeters / 201.16838599

Chains = 1 / 201.16838598581

Chains = 0.00497

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.

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.

 

Decimeters to Chains table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Decimeters
Chains
0dm
0.00000ch
1dm
0.00497ch
2dm
0.00994ch
3dm
0.01491ch
4dm
0.01988ch
5dm
0.02485ch
6dm
0.02983ch
7dm
0.03480ch
8dm
0.03977ch
9dm
0.04474ch
10dm
0.04971ch
11dm
0.05468ch
12dm
0.05965ch
13dm
0.06462ch
14dm
0.06959ch
15dm
0.07456ch
16dm
0.07954ch
17dm
0.08451ch
18dm
0.08948ch
19dm
0.09445ch
20dm
0.09942ch
21dm
0.10439ch
22dm
0.10936ch
23dm
0.11433ch
24dm
0.11930ch
25dm
0.12427ch
26dm
0.12924ch
27dm
0.13422ch
28dm
0.13919ch
29dm
0.14416ch
30dm
0.14913ch
31dm
0.15410ch
32dm
0.15907ch
33dm
0.16404ch
34dm
0.16901ch
35dm
0.17398ch
36dm
0.17895ch
37dm
0.18393ch
38dm
0.18890ch
39dm
0.19387ch
40dm
0.19884ch
41dm
0.20381ch
42dm
0.20878ch
43dm
0.21375ch
44dm
0.21872ch
45dm
0.22369ch
46dm
0.22866ch
47dm
0.23364ch
48dm
0.23861ch
49dm
0.24358ch
50dm
0.24855ch
51dm
0.25352ch
52dm
0.25849ch
53dm
0.26346ch
54dm
0.26843ch
55dm
0.27340ch
56dm
0.27837ch
57dm
0.28334ch
58dm
0.28832ch
59dm
0.29329ch
60dm
0.29826ch
61dm
0.30323ch
62dm
0.30820ch
63dm
0.31317ch
64dm
0.31814ch
65dm
0.32311ch
66dm
0.32808ch
67dm
0.33305ch
68dm
0.33803ch
69dm
0.34300ch
70dm
0.34797ch
71dm
0.35294ch
72dm
0.35791ch
73dm
0.36288ch
74dm
0.36785ch
75dm
0.37282ch
76dm
0.37779ch
77dm
0.38276ch
78dm
0.38773ch
79dm
0.39271ch
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