What is a centimeter?

A centimeter is a metric length unit equal to one hundredth of a meter, used for measuring small to moderate distances.

A chain is a traditional surveying unit equal to 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters, commonly used in land measurement.

Why convert centimeters to chains?

Converting centimeters to chains is useful for interpreting land surveys, historical deeds, and engineering plans that use traditional imperial units.

How to Convert from Centimeter [cm] to Chain [ch]?

Convert length measurements from centimeters, a common metric unit, to chains, a traditional surveying unit used in land measurement and historical records. Learn how to accurately perform this conversion for various applications.

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Centimeter [cm] to Chain [ch] Conversion Table

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Centimeter [cm] to Chain [ch] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts length values from centimeters, a standard metric unit for small distances, to chains, a traditional surveying measurement. It is designed for applications in land measurement, historic document interpretation, and engineering projects involving legacy units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in centimeters
Select 'centimeter [cm]' as the from-unit and 'chain [ch]' as the to-unit
Initiate the conversion to see the equivalent length in chains
Use the results for land measurement, GIS projects, or historical data interpretation

Key Features

Converts between centimeter and chain units quickly and accurately
Supports measurements relevant to land surveying and historical data
Useful for translating metric lengths into traditional imperial surveying units
Browser-based and easy to access without installation

Examples

100 cm converts to approximately 0.0497097 chains
2000 cm converts to about 0.994194 chains

Common Use Cases

Measuring small dimensions and converting them for cadastral surveying
Interpreting historical property deeds using traditional surveying units
Translating engineering or agricultural layout measurements from metric to chains

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure the input value in centimeters is accurate to improve conversion reliability
Understand that chains represent large distances, so converted values are often small decimals
Use this conversion when working with land records or surveying data referencing chains

Limitations

Chain units are not commonly used in modern metric systems, which could cause confusion
Conversions may involve very small decimal results that require careful precision handling
This tool is intended for length only and may not suit other types of measurement conversions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a centimeter?: A centimeter is a metric length unit equal to one hundredth of a meter, used for measuring small to moderate distances.
What is a chain?: A chain is a traditional surveying unit equal to 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters, commonly used in land measurement.
Why convert centimeters to chains?: Converting centimeters to chains is useful for interpreting land surveys, historical deeds, and engineering plans that use traditional imperial units.

Key Terminology

Centimeter [cm]: A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, commonly used for everyday small length measurements.
Chain [ch]: A traditional surveying length unit of 66 feet, used historically for land measurement and subdivided into 100 links.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the centimeter primarily used to measure?

Large land areas

Small to moderate lengths

Weight of objects

What traditional unit is equal to 66 feet?

Meter

Chain

Centimeter

Why is converting cm to chains helpful?

For historical land measurement interpretation

For cooking recipes

For measuring temperature

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