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Chain to Foot Converter

Convert chains (ch) to feet (ft). 1 ch = 66 ft.

1 ch = 66 ft

Foot to Chain converter

How to convert chains to feet

1 chain is equal to 66 feet, and 1 foot is equal to 0.01515151515 chains. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

feet = chains × 66
feet = chains ÷ 0.01515151515

Example: convert 15 ch to ft: 15 × 66 = 990 ft.

Chain to Foot conversion table

Chain (ch)Foot (ft)
0.01 ch0.66 ft
0.1 ch6.6 ft
1 ch66 ft
2 ch132 ft
3 ch198 ft
5 ch330 ft
10 ch660 ft
20 ch1,320 ft
50 ch3,300 ft
100 ch6,600 ft
250 ch16,500 ft
500 ch33,000 ft
1,000 ch66,000 ft

About the chain

Gunter's chain is 66 feet (20.1168 m), equal to 100 links or 4 rods. A cricket pitch is one chain long, and an acre is 10 square chains.

Symbol: ch · 1 ch = 20.1168 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

About the foot

The international foot is exactly 0.3048 m, or 12 inches. It's used in the US and UK for height, building dimensions and aircraft altitude.

Symbol: ft · 1 ft = 0.3048 m · Category: Imperial & US customary

Frequently asked questions

How many feet are in a chain?

There are 66 feet in 1 chain (ch).

How many chains are in a foot?

1 foot (ft) equals 0.01515151515 chains.

How do I convert chains to feet?

Multiply the length in chains by 66. For example, 15 ch × 66 = 990 ft.

How do I convert feet to chains?

Divide the length in feet by 66, or multiply it by 0.01515151515. You can also use the Foot to Chain converter.