What is a chain in length measurement?

A chain is a traditional surveying unit of length equal to 66 feet or 20.1168 meters, commonly used in land measurement and cadastral surveying.

What does finger (cloth) mean as a unit?

Finger (cloth) is a non-standard informal unit representing the breadth of a human finger, used mainly in tailoring and textile measurements for small increments.

Why convert from chain to finger (cloth)?

Converting from chain to finger (cloth) helps translate large historical or surveying lengths into smaller, informal textile measures useful for fabric-related applications where precise units are not used.

Convert Chain [ch] to Finger (cloth) Online

Easily convert length from chain [ch], a traditional surveying unit, to finger (cloth), an informal textile measurement. Ideal for tailoring, historical surveying, and fabric-related tasks.

Chain [ch]

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Chain [ch] to Finger (cloth) Conversion Table

Chain [ch]	Finger (cloth)

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Chain [ch] to Finger (cloth) Conversion Table
Chain [ch]	Finger (cloth)

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What Is This Tool?

This converter transforms lengths measured in chain, a traditional surveying unit commonly used in land measurement, into finger (cloth), a non-standard textile length unit representing the breadth of a human finger. It supports users working with historical land records, tailoring fabrics, and informal cloth measurements.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in chain units you wish to convert
Select finger (cloth) as the target unit
Click convert to see the equivalent finger (cloth) measurement
Use the results to assist in tailoring, garment alterations, or historical data interpretation

Key Features

Converts chain units to finger (cloth) based on established conversion rates
Supports applications in surveying, tailoring, and textile measurements
Browser-based and easy to use without needing specialized software
Provides quick approximate conversions for informal measurement contexts

Examples

2 chains equal 352 finger (cloth)
0.5 chain equals 88 finger (cloth)

Common Use Cases

Interpreting cadastral surveys and historical land deeds
Estimating seam allowances or fabric spacing in tailoring
Converting land measurement lengths into informal textile units
Recording approximate textile measurements for garment alterations
Analyzing heritage textile trade descriptions using traditional measurements

Tips & Best Practices

Remember that finger (cloth) is not standardized and varies between individuals and contexts
Use this conversion as an approximate guide rather than a precise measurement
Double-check measurements with physical tools in tailoring or fabric work when accuracy is essential
Refer to historical context when interpreting old surveying or textile records

Limitations

Finger (cloth) does not conform to standardized units and may vary by person
Conversions provide approximate values, not exact lengths
Not suitable for precision engineering or scientific measurements requiring standardized units

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a chain in length measurement?: A chain is a traditional surveying unit of length equal to 66 feet or 20.1168 meters, commonly used in land measurement and cadastral surveying.
What does finger (cloth) mean as a unit?: Finger (cloth) is a non-standard informal unit representing the breadth of a human finger, used mainly in tailoring and textile measurements for small increments.
Why convert from chain to finger (cloth)?: Converting from chain to finger (cloth) helps translate large historical or surveying lengths into smaller, informal textile measures useful for fabric-related applications where precise units are not used.

Key Terminology

Chain [ch]: A traditional surveying unit equal to 66 feet used historically in land measurement and cadastral surveying.
Finger (cloth): An informal, non-standard textile unit representing the width of a human finger, used for small fabric measurements.
Cadastral Surveying: A field of surveying focused on establishing land ownership boundaries and parcel layouts.

Quick Knowledge Check

What length does one chain equal?

100 feet

66 feet

50 feet

In what field is a finger (cloth) mainly used?

Tailoring and textiles

Cadastral surveying

Scientific measurement

How many fingers (cloth) are in one chain?

176

100

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