Convert chain to exameter
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to exameter [Em], or Convert exameter to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Exameter
1 ch = 2.01168e-17 Em
Example: convert 15 ch to Em:
15 ch = 15 × 2.01168e-17 Em = 3.01752e-16 Em
Chain to Exameter 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.
Exameter
An exameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^18 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "exa-" for 10^18 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1975.
Current Use
The exameter is used in astronomy to measure the vast distances between galaxies.