What is a centimeter?

A centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter (0.01 m), commonly used for measuring small to moderate distances.

What is the chain (US survey) unit?

The chain (US survey) is a traditional unit of length equal to 66 US survey feet, historically used in land surveying and cadastral work in the U.S.

Why convert centimeters to chain (US survey)?

This conversion helps translate modern metric measurements into legacy land survey units for interpreting historical property and boundary documents.

Convert Centimeter to Chain (US survey) - Online Length Unit Converter

Easily convert length measurements from centimeters (cm) to chain (US survey) (ch) using this online conversion tool. Perfect for land surveying, cadastral mapping, and historical document interpretation.

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Centimeter [cm] to Chain (US survey) [ch] Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts length values from the metric unit centimeter (cm) to the traditional US survey chain (ch). It supports tasks related to translating metric measurements into legacy land surveying units used primarily in the United States.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in centimeters (cm) that you want to convert
Select the target unit as chain (US survey) [ch]
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in chain units
Use the results for land surveying, mapping, or legacy document analysis purposes

Key Features

Converts from centimeter, a metric length unit, to chain (US survey), a traditional land surveying measure
Suitable for use in land surveying, cadastral mapping, and historical property record analysis
Provides easy-to-understand conversion with an established conversion factor
Browser-based and user-friendly interface for quick length conversions

Examples

100 centimeters [cm] equals approximately 0.0497096 chain (US survey) [ch]
50 centimeters [cm] equals approximately 0.0248548 chain (US survey) [ch]

Common Use Cases

Converting metric measurements to US survey chain for interpreting historical U.S. land deeds and plats
Translating legacy cadastral survey distances into metric or modern units for GIS applications
Describing rural property boundaries and right-of-way distances in land surveys

Tips & Best Practices

Verify that the unit of measurement matches the intended land surveying or mapping standards
Use this conversion mainly for legacy data or historical document evaluation
Cross-reference converted values with official land records when accuracy is critical

Limitations

The US survey chain is a non-SI, region-specific unit primarily used in the United States
Precision may be limited when converting very small distances due to the relatively large chain unit
Modern land surveys commonly prefer metric or feet units, diminishing this conversion's relevance for new projects

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a centimeter?: A centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter (0.01 m), commonly used for measuring small to moderate distances.
What is the chain (US survey) unit?: The chain (US survey) is a traditional unit of length equal to 66 US survey feet, historically used in land surveying and cadastral work in the U.S.
Why convert centimeters to chain (US survey)?: This conversion helps translate modern metric measurements into legacy land survey units for interpreting historical property and boundary documents.

Key Terminology

Centimeter (cm): A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, used for measuring small to moderate linear distances.
Chain (US survey) (ch): A traditional land surveying unit equal to 66 US survey feet, used historically in U.S. cadastral surveys and land deeds.
US survey foot: A measurement unit used within the US survey system, forming the basis for the chain unit length.

Quick Knowledge Check

What type of unit is a centimeter?

A traditional surveying unit

A metric unit of length

A unit of weight

What is the main use of the chain (US survey) unit?

Measuring small objects

Land surveying and cadastral work

Medical measurements

When is converting from centimeters to chain (US survey) most useful?

For new construction measurements

For interpreting historical property records

For measuring human height

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