Thou to Chain Converter
1 th = 0.0000012626 ch
FORMULA
1 th = 0.0000012626 ch
CONVERSION TABLE
| Thou (th) | Chain (ch) |
|---|---|
| 1 th | 0.0000012626 ch |
| 5 th | 0.0000063131 ch |
| 10 th | 0.0000126263 ch |
| 25 th | 0.0000315657 ch |
| 50 th | 0.0000631313 ch |
| 100 th | 0.0001262626 ch |
| 250 th | 0.0003156566 ch |
| 500 th | 0.0006313131 ch |
| 1,000 th | 0.0012626263 ch |
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About Thou (th)
One thousandth of an inch (25.4 micrometers), the thou -- also called a mil in North America -- is used in precision engineering, wire gauge measurement, and plastic film thickness. Circuit board copper foil, paint coatings, and automotive clearances are commonly specified in thou for sub-millimeter precision in imperial contexts.
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.
How to Convert Thou to Chain
The conversion formula is: 1 th = 0.0000012626 ch. To convert from Thou (th) to Chain (ch), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
FAQ
How many Chain in 1 Thou?
1 Thou (th) equals 0.0000012626 Chain (ch).
How to convert Thou to Chain?
Multiply the Thou value by 0.0000012626 to get the equivalent in Chain. Formula: 1 th = 0.0000012626 ch
What is the formula for Thou to Chain conversion?
1 th = 0.0000012626 ch
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.