Converting from Chain (ch) to Inches (in)

What is Chain (ch)

Chain (abbreviated as ch) is a traditional unit of measurement primarily used in land surveying and agriculture. It originated from the length of a surveyor's chain, which is 66 feet or 4 rods. One chain is equal to 20.1168 meters. The chain has been in use for hundreds of years and is still relevant in certain fields related to land measurement.

What is Inches (in)

Inches (abbreviated as in) are a common unit of length in the United States customary and British imperial systems. An inch is defined as 1/12th of a foot or 2.54 centimeters. Inches are used in various applications, from measuring height and width to specifying dimensions in engineering, construction, and everyday life.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from chain (ch) to inches (in), you can use the following formula:

Conversely, to convert from inches (in) to chain (ch), use:

Examples

1. If you have 1 chain and want to convert it to inches:

   in=1ch×792=792in

2. If you have 3 chains and wish to convert it to inches:

   in=3ch×792=2376in

3. For a conversion of 9 chains to inches:

   in=9ch×792=7128in

4. If you have 15 chains and want to find out how many inches that is:

   in=15ch×792=11880in

5. To convert 6 inches to chains:

   ch=6in×0.001262626≈0.00757576ch

6. For converting 30 inches to chains:

   ch=30in×0.001262626≈0.03787879ch

7. If you want to convert 72 inches to chains:

   ch=72in×0.001262626≈0.09090909ch

Using these formulas, you can easily convert between chain and inches for any measurement you need.