What is a chain in US survey units?

The US survey chain is a traditional length unit equal to 66 US survey feet, used historically in land surveying and divided into 100 links.

How many inches are in one US survey chain?

One US survey chain equals 792 US survey inches.

Why convert chains to inches in surveying?

Converting to inches allows for more precise interpretation of historic measurements in land surveys and cadastral maps.

How to Convert from Chain (US Survey) to Inch (US Survey)

Convert lengths from chain (US survey) to inch (US survey) with this reliable unit converter. Ideal for interpreting legacy land survey measurements and cadastral data.

Chain (US survey) [ch]

Inch (US survey) [in]

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Chain (US survey) [ch] to Inch (US survey) [in] Conversion Table

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Start Value

Enter the starting number (positive decimal or integer ≥ 0). Example: 0.1, 1, 5.

End Value

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

This tool converts lengths from the US survey chain unit to the US survey inch, helping users translate traditional land survey units into smaller, precise measurements commonly used in historic and cadastral surveying.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in chain (US survey) units.
Select 'chain (US survey) [ch]' as the starting unit.
Choose 'inch (US survey) [in]' as the target unit.
Click convert to see the corresponding length in inches.
Use the result for survey interpretation or mapping needs.

Key Features

Converts US survey chain units to US survey inches accurately.
Supports legacy land surveying and cadastral measurement conversions.
Browser-based and easy to use without installation.
Displays results using official survey unit definitions.
Ideal for interpreting historical land records and maps.

Examples

2 chain (US survey) equals 1584 inch (US survey).
0.5 chain (US survey) equals 396 inch (US survey).

Common Use Cases

Interpreting distances recorded in historic U.S. land deeds and cadastral surveys.
Converting old land survey measurements for mapping and GIS applications.
Describing linear property boundaries using precise smaller units for legal descriptions.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you know the origin of your measurement to select the correct legacy unit.
Use this conversion when working with historical or legacy land survey records.
Double-check conversions when applying results in modern surveying or engineering contexts.

Limitations

These units are legacy measurements and may differ slightly from international or metric standards.
Accuracy depends on understanding subtle differences in unit definitions.
Not recommended for modern surveying without proper conversion to current units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a chain in US survey units?: The US survey chain is a traditional length unit equal to 66 US survey feet, used historically in land surveying and divided into 100 links.
How many inches are in one US survey chain?: One US survey chain equals 792 US survey inches.
Why convert chains to inches in surveying?: Converting to inches allows for more precise interpretation of historic measurements in land surveys and cadastral maps.

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 cadastral work.
Inch (US survey) [in]: A unit of length equal to 1/12 of the US survey foot, formerly used in U.S. geodetic control and cadastral surveys.
Cadastral Survey: A detailed survey defining land ownership boundaries used in legal land descriptions and mapping.

Quick Knowledge Check

How many US survey inches are in 1 US survey chain?

792

1000

What is the primary use of converting chain to inch in US survey units?

Cooking measurements

Historical land survey interpretation

Clothing sizes

The US survey inch is defined as which fraction of the US survey foot?

1/10

1/12

1/100

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