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Convert chain (US survey) [ch] to hand
Please provide values below to Convert chain (US survey) [ch] to hand, or vice versa.
What is a US Survey Chain?
The US survey chain (∼20.1168 m) used the US survey foot. This measurement was key in the rectangular survey system that mapped the American frontier.
What is a Hand Measurement?
A hand equals exactly 4 inches (10.16 cm), standardized for measuring horse heights at withers. Originating from ancient Babylonian systems, it remains the global standard in equestrian sports - a 15.2 hand horse stands 62 inches (1.57 m) tall.
chain (US survey) [ch] to hand Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) [ch] | hand |
|---|---|
| 0.01 chain (US survey) [ch] | 1.98000396001 hand |
| 0.1 chain (US survey) [ch] | 19.8000396001 hand |
| 1 chain (US survey) [ch] | 198.000396001 hand |
| 2 chain (US survey) [ch] | 396.000792002 hand |
| 3 chain (US survey) [ch] | 594.001188002 hand |
| 5 chain (US survey) [ch] | 990.001980004 hand |
| 10 chain (US survey) [ch] | 1980.00396001 hand |
| 20 chain (US survey) [ch] | 3960.00792002 hand |
| 50 chain (US survey) [ch] | 9900.01980004 hand |
| 100 chain (US survey) [ch] | 19800.0396001 hand |
| 1000 chain (US survey) [ch] | 198000.396001 hand |
How to Convert chain (US survey) [ch] to hand
1 chain (US survey) [ch] = 198.00039600079 hand
1 hand = 0.0050504949494951 chain (US survey) [ch]
Example: convert 15 chain (US survey) [ch] to hand:
15 × 198.00039600079 = 2970.0059400118 hand