Kilometers to Chains (km to ch)

Metric Conversions.

Chains to Kilometers (Swap units)

1km = 49.7096ch

Note: You can increase or decrease the accuracy of this answer by selecting the number of significant figures required from the options above the result.

Kilometers to Chains formula

Chains = Kilometers * 49.7096

1 Kilometers to Chains calculation

Chains = Kilometers * 49.7096

Chains = 1 * 49.7096

Chains = 49.7096

How do I convert kilometers to chains?

Converting kilometers to chains is a straightforward process that involves understanding the relationship between these two units of measurement. A chain is a unit commonly used in land surveying and is equal to 20.1168 meters or 66 feet. To convert kilometers to chains, you need to multiply the number of kilometers by a conversion factor of 49.71.

For example, let's say you have a distance of 5 kilometers that you want to convert to chains. By multiplying 5 kilometers by the conversion factor of 49.71, you will find that it is equal to approximately 248.55. This means that 5 kilometers is equivalent to approximately 248.55 chains.

For a specific example, you can simply type in the miles amount into our Kilometers to Chains calculator and it will show the step by step working underneath the result.

What is a kilometer?

A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, commonly used to measure distances. It is equal to 1,000 meters or approximately 0.621 miles. The prefix "kilo" in kilometer denotes a factor of 1,000, making it a larger unit compared to a meter. This unit is widely used around the world, especially in countries that have adopted the metric system.

To put it into perspective, a kilometer is roughly equivalent to 3,281 feet or 39,370 inches. In terms of everyday objects, it is approximately the distance covered in a 10-15 minute walk or the length of a typical city block. Kilometers are commonly used to measure longer distances, such as the length of a road or the distance between cities.

The use of kilometers as a unit of measurement offers several advantages. It provides a standardized and consistent way to measure distances, making it easier to communicate and compare measurements across different regions and countries. Additionally, the decimal-based nature of the metric system simplifies calculations and conversions between different units of length.

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.

 

Kilometers to Chains table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Kilometers
Chains
0km
0.00000ch
1km
49.70960ch
2km
99.41920ch
3km
149.12880ch
4km
198.83840ch
5km
248.54800ch
6km
298.25760ch
7km
347.96720ch
8km
397.67680ch
9km
447.38640ch
10km
497.09600ch
11km
546.80560ch
12km
596.51520ch
13km
646.22480ch
14km
695.93440ch
15km
745.64400ch
16km
795.35360ch
17km
845.06320ch
18km
894.77280ch
19km
944.48240ch
20km
994.19200ch
21km
1,043.90160ch
22km
1,093.61120ch
23km
1,143.32080ch
24km
1,193.03040ch
25km
1,242.74000ch
26km
1,292.44960ch
27km
1,342.15920ch
28km
1,391.86880ch
29km
1,441.57840ch
30km
1,491.28800ch
31km
1,540.99760ch
32km
1,590.70720ch
33km
1,640.41680ch
34km
1,690.12640ch
35km
1,739.83600ch
36km
1,789.54560ch
37km
1,839.25520ch
38km
1,888.96480ch
39km
1,938.67440ch
40km
1,988.38400ch
41km
2,038.09360ch
42km
2,087.80320ch
43km
2,137.51280ch
44km
2,187.22240ch
45km
2,236.93200ch
46km
2,286.64160ch
47km
2,336.35120ch
48km
2,386.06080ch
49km
2,435.77040ch
50km
2,485.48000ch
51km
2,535.18960ch
52km
2,584.89920ch
53km
2,634.60880ch
54km
2,684.31840ch
55km
2,734.02800ch
56km
2,783.73760ch
57km
2,833.44720ch
58km
2,883.15680ch
59km
2,932.86640ch
60km
2,982.57600ch
61km
3,032.28560ch
62km
3,081.99520ch
63km
3,131.70480ch
64km
3,181.41440ch
65km
3,231.12400ch
66km
3,280.83360ch
67km
3,330.54320ch
68km
3,380.25280ch
69km
3,429.96240ch
70km
3,479.67200ch
71km
3,529.38160ch
72km
3,579.09120ch
73km
3,628.80080ch
74km
3,678.51040ch
75km
3,728.22000ch
76km
3,777.92960ch
77km
3,827.63920ch
78km
3,877.34880ch
79km
3,927.05840ch
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