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Chain to Centimeter Converter - Length Unit Conversion

Convert chain [ch] to centimeter [cm] easily with this online unit converter. Translate traditional surveying lengths into metric units for mapping and engineering.

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Chain [ch] to Centimeter [cm] Conversion Table

Chain [ch] Centimeter [cm]

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Chain [ch] to Centimeter [cm] Conversion Table
Chain [ch] Centimeter [cm]

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  17. How to convert from yard [yd] to chain [ch]?
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  19. How to convert from foot [ft] to chain [ch]?
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  21. How to convert from inch [in] to chain [ch]?
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  23. How to convert from light year [ly] to chain [ch]?
  24. How to convert from chain [ch] to light year [ly]?
  25. How to convert from exameter [Em] to chain [ch]?
  26. How to convert from chain [ch] to exameter [Em]?
  27. How to convert from petameter [Pm] to chain [ch]?
  28. How to convert from chain [ch] to petameter [Pm]?
  29. How to convert from terameter [Tm] to chain [ch]?
  30. How to convert from chain [ch] to terameter [Tm]?
  31. How to convert from gigameter [Gm] to chain [ch]?
  32. How to convert from chain [ch] to gigameter [Gm]?
  33. How to convert from megameter [Mm] to chain [ch]?
  34. How to convert from chain [ch] to megameter [Mm]?
  35. How to convert from hectometer [hm] to chain [ch]?
  36. How to convert from chain [ch] to hectometer [hm]?
  37. How to convert from dekameter [dam] to chain [ch]?
  38. How to convert from chain [ch] to dekameter [dam]?
  39. How to convert from micron [µ] to chain [ch]?
  40. How to convert from chain [ch] to micron [µ]?
  41. How to convert from picometer [pm] to chain [ch]?
  42. How to convert from chain [ch] to picometer [pm]?
  43. How to convert from femtometer [fm] to chain [ch]?
  44. How to convert from chain [ch] to femtometer [fm]?
  45. How to convert from attometer [am] to chain [ch]?
  46. How to convert from chain [ch] to attometer [am]?
  47. How to convert from megaparsec [Mpc] to chain [ch]?
  48. How to convert from chain [ch] to megaparsec [Mpc]?
  49. How to convert from kiloparsec [kpc] to chain [ch]?
  50. How to convert from chain [ch] to kiloparsec [kpc]?
  51. How to convert from parsec [pc] to chain [ch]?
  52. How to convert from chain [ch] to parsec [pc]?
  53. How to convert from astronomical unit [AU, UA] to chain [ch]?
  54. How to convert from chain [ch] to astronomical unit [AU, UA]?
  55. How to convert from league [lea] to chain [ch]?
  56. How to convert from chain [ch] to league [lea]?
  57. How to convert from nautical league (UK) to chain [ch]?
  58. How to convert from chain [ch] to nautical league (UK)?
  59. How to convert from nautical league (int.) to chain [ch]?
  60. How to convert from chain [ch] to nautical league (int.)?
  61. How to convert from league (statute) [st.league] to chain [ch]?
  62. How to convert from chain [ch] to league (statute) [st.league]?
  63. How to convert from nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] to chain [ch]?
  64. How to convert from chain [ch] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)]?
  65. How to convert from nautical mile (international) to chain [ch]?
  66. How to convert from chain [ch] to nautical mile (international)?
  67. How to convert from mile (statute) [mi, mi (US)] to chain [ch]?
  68. How to convert from chain [ch] to mile (statute) [mi, mi (US)]?
  69. How to convert from mile (US survey) [mi] to chain [ch]?
  70. How to convert from chain [ch] to mile (US survey) [mi]?
  71. How to convert from mile (Roman) to chain [ch]?
  72. How to convert from chain [ch] to mile (Roman)?
  73. How to convert from kiloyard [kyd] to chain [ch]?
  74. How to convert from chain [ch] to kiloyard [kyd]?
  75. How to convert from furlong [fur] to chain [ch]?
  76. How to convert from chain [ch] to furlong [fur]?
  77. How to convert from furlong (US survey) [fur] to chain [ch]?
  78. How to convert from chain [ch] to furlong (US survey) [fur]?
  79. How to convert from chain (US survey) [ch] to chain [ch]?
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  81. How to convert from rope to chain [ch]?
  82. How to convert from chain [ch] to rope?
  83. How to convert from rod [rd] to chain [ch]?
  84. How to convert from chain [ch] to rod [rd]?
  85. How to convert from rod (US survey) [rd] to chain [ch]?
  86. How to convert from chain [ch] to rod (US survey) [rd]?
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  91. How to convert from fathom [fath] to chain [ch]?
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  99. How to convert from link [li] to chain [ch]?
  100. How to convert from chain [ch] to link [li]?
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  102. How to convert from chain [ch] to link (US survey) [li]?
  103. How to convert from cubit (UK) to chain [ch]?
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  150. How to convert from chain [ch] to Roman actus?
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  155. How to convert from vara castellana to chain [ch]?
  156. How to convert from chain [ch] to vara castellana?
  157. How to convert from cubit (Greek) to chain [ch]?
  158. How to convert from chain [ch] to cubit (Greek)?
  159. How to convert from long reed to chain [ch]?
  160. How to convert from chain [ch] to long reed?
  161. How to convert from reed to chain [ch]?
  162. How to convert from chain [ch] to reed?
  163. How to convert from long cubit to chain [ch]?
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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows users to transform length measurements from chain, a traditional imperial surveying unit, into centimeters, a metric unit widely used for precise length measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

  • Enter the length value in chains [ch] you want to convert.
  • Select the target unit as centimeters [cm].
  • Click the convert button to see the result displayed instantly.
  • Use the converted value for modern mapping, land registration, or engineering purposes.

Key Features

  • Converts chain units, traditionally used in surveying and land measurements, into centimeters.
  • Suitable for interpreting historical land records and engineering documents.
  • Uses an exact conversion rate based on traditional definitions.
  • Browser-based and straightforward to use without installation.
  • Supports quick and accurate conversions for legacy and modern measurement needs.

Examples

  • Convert 2 chains to centimeters to get 4023.36 cm.
  • Convert 0.5 chain to centimeters resulting in 1005.84 cm.

Common Use Cases

  • Translating old surveying documents and land deeds that use chain units into metric format.
  • Converting measurements for GIS systems and civil engineering projects.
  • Analyzing historical engineering and agricultural layouts originally measured in chains.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Ensure you input the correct chain value for accurate conversions.
  • Use the tool primarily for legacy data or where traditional surveying units are referenced.
  • Verify conversions when using data for legal or official land registration.
  • Cross-check converted lengths when applying to critical engineering computations.

Limitations

  • Chains are based on older imperial measurements which may not be as precise as modern units.
  • Conversions mainly assist with legacy or historical data interpretation.
  • Not suitable for extremely high-precision scientific measurements due to inherent unit definitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a chain in measurement terms?
A chain is a traditional surveying unit of length equal to 66 feet or 20.1168 meters, commonly used to measure land and property boundaries.

Why convert chains to centimeters?
Converting chains to centimeters helps translate historical and imperial surveying data into metric units for modern mapping and land management.

Is this conversion accurate for modern engineering?
The conversion is precise for general use, but chains are an older unit, so slight discrepancies may exist compared to current highly accurate measuring methods.

Key Terminology

Chain [ch]
An imperial surveying length unit equal to 66 feet, traditionally used for land measurement.
Centimeter [cm]
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, used for precise small to moderate distance measurements.
Cadastral Surveying
The process of measuring and mapping land parcels to establish ownership and boundaries.

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