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Constants - Chain

Symbol: ch
Value: 20.1168 m
Category: Units of Length - Units of Length
Description: The chain is an obsolete unit of length used by British surveyors. The value given above is Gunter's Chain.
 
1 chain (Gunter's) = 1/10 furlong
1 chain (Gunter's) = 4 rods
1 chain (Gunter's) = 66 feet
1 chain (Gunter's) = 100 links
 
Other values for the chain:
Engineer's Chain: 30.48 m
Ramsden's Chain: 30.48 m
Surveyor's Chain: 20.1168 m

 
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