Chains to Meters
Convert chains to metres and back. The unit survives in old British and American land records, in railway mileposts and in the length of a cricket pitch.
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Common values
Formula
m = chain × 20.1168
One chain is 66 feet, exactly 20.1168 m. Ten chains make a furlong and eighty make a mile, so it acts as the ruler behind the mile.
Frequently asked questions
Q. How many m is 1 chain?
1 chain is 20.1168 m, and 10 chain is 201.168 m. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.
Q. And how many chain is 1 m?
1 m is 0.0497 chain. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.
Q. Where is this unit used?
One chain is 66 feet, exactly 20.1168 m. Ten chains make a furlong and eighty make a mile, so it acts as the ruler behind the mile.
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Traditional units (geun, doe, majigi and so on) vary by region and product.