Convert chain to fingerbreadth
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth], or Convert fingerbreadth to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Fingerbreadth
1 ch = 1056 fingerbreadth
Example: convert 15 ch to fingerbreadth:
15 ch = 15 × 1056 fingerbreadth = 15840 fingerbreadth
Chain to Fingerbreadth 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.
Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.