What is the length of one chain in feet?

One chain equals 66 feet, traditionally used in surveying.

How many poles are in one chain?

One chain is equivalent to 4 poles.

In what fields is the chain and pole measurement commonly used?

They are primarily used in cadastral surveying, historical property deeds, agriculture, and civil engineering.

How to Convert from Chain [ch] to Pole

Easily convert lengths from chain [ch] to pole using this online unit converter. Understand traditional surveying units and their applications in historical land measurement contexts.

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts length measurements from the traditional surveying unit chain [ch] to the pole, also known as rod or perch. It helps interpret historical surveying and land measurement data by translating these imperial units accurately.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in chains you want to convert.
Select 'chain [ch]' as the original unit.
Choose 'pole' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in poles.

Key Features

Converts chains to poles with a defined conversion rate.
Supports interpretation of historical surveying, cadastral, and land measurement units.
Browser-based and easy to use for quick unit conversions.

Examples

2 Chain equals 8 Pole.
0.5 Chain equals 2 Pole.

Common Use Cases

Interpreting and converting historical property deeds and survey plans for GIS and land registration.
Understanding older engineering and survey records that use imperial surveying units.
Updating cadastral and land measurement records from traditional units to modern ones.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the historical context of units due to regional variations.
Use this tool to integrate older survey data with modern mapping systems.
Cross-check conversion results when dealing with critical land measurement documents.

Limitations

Units are traditional and not commonly used in modern standardized measurements.
Regional differences in unit definitions may affect conversion accuracy.
Conversion results should be used considering historical and contextual relevance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the length of one chain in feet?: One chain equals 66 feet, traditionally used in surveying.
How many poles are in one chain?: One chain is equivalent to 4 poles.
In what fields is the chain and pole measurement commonly used?: They are primarily used in cadastral surveying, historical property deeds, agriculture, and civil engineering.

Key Terminology

Chain [ch]: A traditional surveying unit equal to 66 feet, consisting of 100 links and equivalent to 4 rods (poles).
Pole: Also known as rod or perch, it is a traditional English surveying unit equal to 16.5 feet, commonly used in land measurement.
Cadastral Surveying: The practice of surveying and mapping land parcels for ownership and boundary definitions.

Quick Knowledge Check

How many poles are there in one chain?

2 poles

4 poles

10 poles

Which unit is longer, a chain or a pole?

Pole

Chain

They are equal

What is one common use of converting chains to poles?

Updating digital maps

Interpreting historical land deeds

Measuring temperature

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