Convert chain to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Kilometer
1 ch = 0.0201168 km
Example: convert 15 ch to km:
15 ch = 15 × 0.0201168 km = 0.301752 km
Chain to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.