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Chain Converter

Convert surveyor's chains to meters for land and historical measurements.

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To

Result

20.1168 m

1 ch = 20.1168 m

Also equals

20.1168m
66ft
792in
2,011.68cm
0.020117km
0.0125mi
20,116.8mm
22yd

Conversion formula

m = ch × 20.1168

1 chain equals 20.1168 m.

Chain to Meter table

Chain (ch)Meter (m)
0.010.201168
0.12.01168
120.1168
240.2336
360.3504
5100.584
10201.168
20402.336
501,005.84
1002,011.68
1,00020,116.8

About this conversion

This converter uses the displayed definition for chain and its recognized relationship to meter. Calculations retain full precision internally, and only the visible result is rounded. You can swap the conversion direction without changing the underlying standard.

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Convert Chain to other length units

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert chains to meters?+

Enter the chains value in the converter. The result uses the defined factor 20.1168000000 and is rounded only for display.

Does the converter keep full precision?+

Yes. Calculations retain high precision throughout each step, while the visible result is rounded for readability.

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