Convert chain (US survey) to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to chain (US survey).
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Handbreadth
1 ch (US) = 264.000528001312 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to handbreadth:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 264.000528001312 handbreadth = 3960.00792001968 handbreadth
Chain (Us Survey) to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.