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Convert chain [ch] to perch
Please provide values below to Convert chain [ch] to perch, or vice versa.
What is a Chain?
The chain (22 yards or 20.1168 m) was crucial in land surveying. Invented by Edmund Gunter in 1620, 10 square chains equal 1 acre. Modern surveyors still use 'chain' terminology.
What is a Perch?
A perch equals 1 rod (5.5 yards) and shares its name with the fish, as both relate to 'pole' measurements. Used in land area measurement (1 square perch = 272.25 sq ft).
chain [ch] to perch Conversion Table
| chain [ch] | perch |
|---|---|
| 0.01 chain [ch] | 0.04 perch |
| 0.1 chain [ch] | 0.4 perch |
| 1 chain [ch] | 4 perch |
| 2 chain [ch] | 8 perch |
| 3 chain [ch] | 12 perch |
| 5 chain [ch] | 20 perch |
| 10 chain [ch] | 40 perch |
| 20 chain [ch] | 80 perch |
| 50 chain [ch] | 200 perch |
| 100 chain [ch] | 400 perch |
| 1000 chain [ch] | 4000 perch |
How to Convert chain [ch] to perch
1 chain [ch] = 4 perch
1 perch = 0.25 chain [ch]
Example: convert 15 chain [ch] to perch:
15 × 4 = 60 perch