What is a chain used for?

A chain is a traditional surveying length unit of 66 feet mainly used in cadastral land measurement and historical survey documents.

How does famn relate to other units?

Famn is a maritime length unit equal to one fathom, or 6 feet, used for measuring depths and nautical distances.

Why convert from chain to famn?

Converting from chain to famn helps interpret and reconcile measurements between land surveying records and maritime or nautical depth units.

Convert Length from Chain [ch] to Famn Easily Online

Use this online converter tool to quickly change measurements from chain (ch), a traditional land surveying unit, to famn, a maritime length unit. Ideal for historical surveying and nautical applications.

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Chain [ch] to Famn Conversion Table

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Chain [ch] to Famn Conversion Table
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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms length values from chains, used historically in land surveying, into famn units, which are maritime length measurements. It facilitates understanding and converting between traditional land and nautical units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in chains you want to convert
Select chain as the original unit and famn as the target unit
Click convert to see the result in famn
Use the output for nautical or historical surveying purposes

Key Features

Converts chain units (66 feet each) to famn units (1 fathom, 6 feet)
Browser-based and easy to use for quick length conversions
Supports historical and nautical measurement interpretations
Provides direct conversion using established rates without guessing

Examples

2 chains equals 22.586227545 famn
0.5 chain equals 5.64655688625 famn
Converting historical land survey data from chains to nautical depths in famn

Common Use Cases

Translating land survey measurements into maritime depth units
Interpreting old property and survey documents for GIS and land registration
Using measurements for maritime navigation and charting
Understanding historical engineering records involving imperial units

Tips & Best Practices

Verify context since chain is a land measure and famn is maritime
Check historical variations in unit definitions for accuracy
Use this tool for legacy data conversions in cadastral and nautical studies
Be cautious of rounding differences due to traditional unit definitions

Limitations

Both units are traditional and not part of the metric system
Possible rounding errors when converting between units
Historical variations may affect precision and applicability
Chain is meant for land measurement; famn applies to maritime contexts only

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a chain used for?: A chain is a traditional surveying length unit of 66 feet mainly used in cadastral land measurement and historical survey documents.
How does famn relate to other units?: Famn is a maritime length unit equal to one fathom, or 6 feet, used for measuring depths and nautical distances.
Why convert from chain to famn?: Converting from chain to famn helps interpret and reconcile measurements between land surveying records and maritime or nautical depth units.

Key Terminology

Chain [ch]: A traditional surveying unit of length equal to 66 feet, commonly used in land measurement and cadastral surveys.
Famn: A maritime unit of length equal to one fathom or 6 feet, used for nautical depth and distances.
Gunter's chain: A type of chain divided into 100 links and equalling 66 feet, traditionally used in land surveying.

Quick Knowledge Check

What traditional length unit equals 66 feet?

Famn

Chain

Rod

Which unit is commonly used in maritime depth measurements?

Chain

Famn

Link

One chain converts approximately to how many famn?

11.29

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