Convert chain to centiinch
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to centiinch [cin], or Convert centiinch to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Centiinch
1 ch = 79200 cin
Example: convert 15 ch to cin:
15 ch = 15 × 79200 cin = 1188000 cin
Chain to Centiinch Conversion Table
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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.
Centiinch
A centiinch is a unit of length equal to one-hundredth of an inch.
History/Origin
The centiinch is not a standard unit of measurement but is a logical subdivision of the inch.
Current Use
The centiinch is rarely used.