Convert yard to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Chain (Us Survey)
1 yd = 0.0454544545454104 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 yd to ch (US):
15 yd = 15 × 0.0454544545454104 ch (US) = 0.681816818181156 ch (US)
Yard to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.