Convert perch to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to perch.
How to Convert Perch to Chain (Us Survey)
1 perch = 0.249999499999757 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 perch to ch (US):
15 perch = 15 × 0.249999499999757 ch (US) = 3.74999249999636 ch (US)
Perch to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.