Convert centimeter to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Chain (Us Survey)
1 cm = 0.000497095959595477 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 cm to ch (US):
15 cm = 15 × 0.000497095959595477 ch (US) = 0.00745643939393215 ch (US)
Centimeter to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.