Chain to Kilometer Converter
1 ch = 0.020117 km
FORMULA
1 ch = 0.020117 km
CONVERSION TABLE
| Chain (ch) | Kilometer (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 0.020117 km |
| 5 ch | 0.100584 km |
| 10 ch | 0.201168 km |
| 25 ch | 0.50292 km |
| 50 ch | 1.0058 km |
| 100 ch | 2.0117 km |
| 250 ch | 5.0292 km |
| 500 ch | 10.0584 km |
| 1,000 ch | 20.1168 km |
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About Chain (ch)
The surveyor's chain, devised by Edmund Gunter in 1620, measures exactly 66 feet (20.1168 meters) and consists of 100 links. Ten chains make a furlong, and an acre is defined as one chain by one furlong. The chain was the standard land survey tool across the British Empire and shaped property boundaries still in use today.
About Kilometer (km)
Equal to 1,000 meters, the kilometer is the standard unit for measuring road distances, marathon courses (42.195 km), and geographic separations in most countries. Road signs across Europe, Asia, and South America display distances in kilometers, making it one of the most universally encountered metric units.
How to Convert Chain to Kilometer
The conversion formula is: 1 ch = 0.020117 km. To convert from Chain (ch) to Kilometer (km), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
FAQ
How many Kilometer in 1 Chain?
1 Chain (ch) equals 0.020117 Kilometer (km).
How to convert Chain to Kilometer?
Multiply the Chain value by 0.020117 to get the equivalent in Kilometer. Formula: 1 ch = 0.020117 km
What is the formula for Chain to Kilometer conversion?
1 ch = 0.020117 km
Glossary
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Meter
The SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
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Mile
An imperial unit of length equal to 5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, or exactly 1.609344 kilometers.
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Foot
An imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or exactly 0.3048 meters, subdivided into 12 inches.
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Inch
An imperial unit of length defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters or 1/12 of a foot.
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Kilometer
A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters or approximately 0.621371 miles.