Convert rope to chain
Please provide values below to convert rope [rope] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to rope.
How to Convert Rope to Chain
1 rope = 0.303030303030303 ch
Example: convert 15 rope to ch:
15 rope = 15 × 0.303030303030303 ch = 4.54545454545455 ch
Rope to Chain Conversion Table
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Rope
A rope is an archaic unit of length, typically varying from 20 to 24 feet.
History/Origin
The length of a rope as a unit of measurement was not standardized and varied by location and trade.
Current Use
The rope as a unit of length is obsolete.
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.