Convert Roman actus to chain
Please provide values below to convert Roman actus [actus] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to Roman actus.
How to Convert Roman Actus to Chain
1 actus = 1.76363636363636 ch
Example: convert 15 actus to ch:
15 actus = 15 × 1.76363636363636 ch = 26.4545454545455 ch
Roman Actus to Chain Conversion Table
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Roman Actus
The Roman actus was a unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters.
History/Origin
The actus was a standard unit of land measurement in the Roman Empire.
Current Use
The Roman actus is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.