What is a chain (US survey)?

A chain (US survey) is a traditional length unit equal to 66 US survey feet, historically used in U.S. land surveying and measuring property boundaries.

Why convert from chain (US survey) to reed?

This conversion helps interpret historical or regional measurement systems found in old land records, archaeological studies, or legal research.

Is the reed a fixed unit of measurement?

No, the reed’s exact length varied by location and time, so conversions are approximate and should consider local historical context.

How to Convert from Chain (US survey) [ch] to Reed?

Learn how to convert length measurements from the US survey chain (ch) to the regional reed unit. This guide helps interpret historical land records and uses with ease.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter tool allows you to translate lengths measured in the US survey chain, a traditional unit used in historical U.S. land surveys, into reeds, an obsolete or regional unit historically used across different cultures.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value measured in chain (US survey).
Select 'chain (US survey) [ch]' as your input unit.
Choose 'reed' as the output unit for conversion.
Click convert to see the equivalent length in reeds.

Key Features

Converts length units from chain (US survey) to reed accurately based on established conversion.
Facilitates understanding of historical land deeds and cadastral surveys.
Supports research in archaeology, ethnography, and legal land record studies.
Browser-based and easy to access without installation.

Examples

1 chain (US survey) equals approximately 7.333348 reeds.
5 chains (US survey) convert to about 36.66674 reeds.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting and recording distances in historical U.S. land deeds and cadastral documents.
Converting legacy survey measurements for modern mapping and GIS applications.
Understanding archaic or regional length units in ethnographic and archaeological research.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the specific local meaning of the reed unit due to its variability by region and time period.
Use the tool to assist in analyzing historical land surveys and property boundaries.
Combine this converter with modern units like feet or metres for multi-unit comparisons.

Limitations

The reed is a variable unit whose exact length varied historically across different locales.
Fixed conversion rates may not precisely reflect all historical contexts or measurements.
Modern use of the reed unit is limited, so contextual understanding is essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a chain (US survey)?: A chain (US survey) is a traditional length unit equal to 66 US survey feet, historically used in U.S. land surveying and measuring property boundaries.
Why convert from chain (US survey) to reed?: This conversion helps interpret historical or regional measurement systems found in old land records, archaeological studies, or legal research.
Is the reed a fixed unit of measurement?: No, the reed’s exact length varied by location and time, so conversions are approximate and should consider local historical context.

Key Terminology

Chain (US survey): A traditional length unit equal to 66 survey feet, historically used in U.S. land surveying and cadastral work.
Reed: An obsolete or regional unit of length historically based on reed plants or measuring rods, varying by location and period.
Cadastral Survey: A detailed land survey used to establish property boundaries and land ownership records.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the length of one US survey chain measured in feet?

100 feet

66 feet

50 feet

Why might the reed unit length vary?

It depends on the measuring tool used

It varies by locality and historical period

It changes seasonally

What is a common use of converting chain (US survey) to reed?

Modern land development planning

Interpreting historical land deeds

Measuring building heights

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