Meters to Chains (m to ch)

Metric Conversions.

Chains to Meters (Swap units)

1m = 0.04971ch

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Meters to Chains formula

Chains = Meters / 20.1168386

1 Meters to Chains calculation

Chains = Meters / 20.1168386

Chains = 1 / 20.116838598581

Chains = 0.04971

How do I convert meters to chains?

Converting meters to chains is a straightforward process that involves understanding the relationship between these two units of measurement. A chain is an imperial unit commonly used in land surveying and is equal to 20.1168 meters. To convert meters to chains, you simply divide the length in meters by the conversion factor.

For example, let's say you have a length of 100 meters that you want to convert to chains. You would divide 100 by 20.1168, which gives you approximately 4.97 chains. Similarly, if you have a length of 150 meters, dividing it by the conversion factor would yield approximately 7.46 chains.

Why would I want to convert meters to chains?

Converting meters to chains may seem like an unusual task, especially in today's modern world where the metric system is widely used. However, there are still certain situations where this conversion can be useful. Chains are a unit of measurement commonly used in land surveying and mapping. They provide a convenient way to measure distances over large areas, particularly in rural or agricultural settings.

One practical reason to convert meters to chains is when dealing with property boundaries or land measurements. In some countries, land surveys and property deeds may still use chains as the primary unit of measurement. By converting meters to chains, you can ensure accurate and consistent measurements when working with land survey data or legal documents.

Additionally, chains can be helpful in understanding historical measurements. In the past, chains were commonly used for mapping and land surveys, especially in countries that have a long history of land ownership records. Converting meters to chains can allow you to interpret and compare measurements from different time periods, providing valuable insights into the changes in land use and development over time.

What is a meter?

A meter is a unit of length in the metric system, and it is equivalent to 100 centimeters or 1,000 millimeters. It is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI) and is widely used around the world for measuring distances. The meter was originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the North Pole to the equator along a meridian passing through Paris, France. However, in 1983, the meter was redefined as the distance traveled by light in a vacuum during a specific time interval.

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.

 

Meters to Chains table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Meters
Chains
0m
0.00000ch
1m
0.04971ch
2m
0.09942ch
3m
0.14913ch
4m
0.19884ch
5m
0.24855ch
6m
0.29826ch
7m
0.34797ch
8m
0.39768ch
9m
0.44739ch
10m
0.49710ch
11m
0.54681ch
12m
0.59652ch
13m
0.64622ch
14m
0.69593ch
15m
0.74564ch
16m
0.79535ch
17m
0.84506ch
18m
0.89477ch
19m
0.94448ch
20m
0.99419ch
21m
1.04390ch
22m
1.09361ch
23m
1.14332ch
24m
1.19303ch
25m
1.24274ch
26m
1.29245ch
27m
1.34216ch
28m
1.39187ch
29m
1.44158ch
30m
1.49129ch
31m
1.54100ch
32m
1.59071ch
33m
1.64042ch
34m
1.69013ch
35m
1.73984ch
36m
1.78955ch
37m
1.83926ch
38m
1.88896ch
39m
1.93867ch
40m
1.98838ch
41m
2.03809ch
42m
2.08780ch
43m
2.13751ch
44m
2.18722ch
45m
2.23693ch
46m
2.28664ch
47m
2.33635ch
48m
2.38606ch
49m
2.43577ch
50m
2.48548ch
51m
2.53519ch
52m
2.58490ch
53m
2.63461ch
54m
2.68432ch
55m
2.73403ch
56m
2.78374ch
57m
2.83345ch
58m
2.88316ch
59m
2.93287ch
60m
2.98258ch
61m
3.03229ch
62m
3.08200ch
63m
3.13170ch
64m
3.18141ch
65m
3.23112ch
66m
3.28083ch
67m
3.33054ch
68m
3.38025ch
69m
3.42996ch
70m
3.47967ch
71m
3.52938ch
72m
3.57909ch
73m
3.62880ch
74m
3.67851ch
75m
3.72822ch
76m
3.77793ch
77m
3.82764ch
78m
3.87735ch
79m
3.92706ch
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