What is the relationship between chain (US survey) and foot (US survey)?

One chain (US survey) equals exactly 66 feet (US survey), used historically in U.S. land surveying.

Where is the chain (US survey) unit typically used?

It is traditionally used in U.S. land surveys, cadastral records, and property boundary descriptions.

Why is it important to distinguish US survey foot from the international foot?

Because they differ slightly in length, which can affect precision in surveying and mapping applications.

Convert Chain (US survey) [ch] to Foot (US survey) [ft] Online

Easily convert measurements from chain (US survey) to foot (US survey) for land surveying, cadastral work, and property boundary mapping using this straightforward online unit converter.

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Chain (US survey) [ch] to Foot (US survey) [ft] Conversion Table

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

This unit converter transforms length measurements from chain (US survey), a traditional surveying unit, into foot (US survey), a unit historically used in U.S. land measurement and mapping. It helps bridge legacy survey data with modern applications.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in chain (US survey) you want to convert
Select the input unit as chain (US survey) [ch]
Choose the output unit as foot (US survey) [ft]
Click the convert button to get the result instantly
Use the result for mapping, surveying, or land documentation

Key Features

Converts chain (US survey) units accurately to foot (US survey)
Supports interpretation of historical land survey measurements
Useful for cadastral and property boundary conversions
Browser-based tool requiring no installation
Provides quick and easy conversion with minimal input

Examples

Converting 2 chain (US survey) results in 132 foot (US survey)
Converting 0.5 chain (US survey) yields 33 foot (US survey)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting and recording distances from historical U.S. land deeds
Updating legacy survey measurements for GIS and mapping projects
Describing rural property boundaries and right-of-way distances
Referencing property dimensions within engineering and construction
Ensuring consistency in cadastral survey data

Tips & Best Practices

Verify that the foot unit used is the US survey foot to avoid confusion with the international foot
Double-check legacy survey data for rounding or transcription errors
Use this conversion tool when working with U.S. land survey and cadastral data specifically
Apply converted measurements carefully in legal or engineering contexts
Document the unit definitions used in your projects for clarity

Limitations

The US survey foot slightly differs from the international foot, affecting precision
Minor rounding discrepancies may occur with legacy measurement data
The unit and conversion mainly apply within U.S. land surveying traditions
Not suitable for international measurements outside the US surveying context

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the relationship between chain (US survey) and foot (US survey)?: One chain (US survey) equals exactly 66 feet (US survey), used historically in U.S. land surveying.
Where is the chain (US survey) unit typically used?: It is traditionally used in U.S. land surveys, cadastral records, and property boundary descriptions.
Why is it important to distinguish US survey foot from the international foot?: Because they differ slightly in length, which can affect precision in surveying and mapping applications.

Key Terminology

Chain (US survey) [ch]: A traditional unit of length equal to 66 US survey feet, historically used in U.S. land surveying and subdivided into 100 links.
Foot (US survey) [ft]: A unit of length historically used in U.S. surveying, defined exactly as 1200/3937 meters.
Gunter's chain: Another name for the US survey chain, referring to its use in historical land measurements.

Quick Knowledge Check

How many feet (US survey) are in one chain (US survey)?

100 feet

66 feet

50 feet

What is a primary use of converting chain (US survey) to foot (US survey)?

Cooking measurements

Land boundary mapping

Measuring fabric

Which unit is historically used in U.S. land surveying and mapping?

Foot (US survey)

Meter

Inch

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