Converting from Feet (ft) to Chain (ch)

What is Feet (ft)

Feet (ft) is a unit of length commonly used in the United States and other countries that still use the imperial measurement system. One foot is equal to 12 inches and is widely used for measuring height, distance, and dimensions in construction and real estate. In scientific contexts, it can also be converted to metric units, where 1 foot is approximately equal to 0.3048 meters.

What is Chain (ch)

A chain (ch) is a unit of length in the imperial system that is primarily used in surveying and land measuring. One chain is equal to 66 feet, making it a useful tool for measuring larger areas. The chain is particularly significant in agriculture and land development, where land sizes and distances between points need to be expressed more conveniently than sheer foot measurements.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from feet to chains and vice versa, the following formulas can be used:

• To convert feet (ft) to chains (ch):

  chains=feet×0.01515152

• To convert chains (ch) to feet (ft):

  feet=chains×66

Examples

1. Convert 30 feet to chains: Using the formula:

   chains=30ft×0.01515152=0.4545456ch

2. Convert 120 feet to chains:

   chains=120ft×0.01515152=1.8181812ch

3. Convert 9 chains to feet:

   feet=9ch×66=594ft

4. Convert 12 chains to feet:

   feet=12ch×66=792ft

5. Convert 6 feet to chains:

   chains=6ft×0.01515152=0.09090909ch

6. Convert 9 feet to chains:

   chains=9ft×0.01515152=0.1363636ch

This page provides clear conversion methods between feet and chains, ideal for anyone needing quick and reliable measurements in these units. Use it to perform conversions with ease!