Chain to Hectometer Converter (ch to hm)

How to convert chains to hectometers

1 chain is equal to 0.201168 hectometers, and 1 hectometer is equal to 4.970969538 chains. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:

hectometers = chains × 0.201168
hectometers = chains ÷ 4.970969538

Example: convert 15 ch to hm: 15 × 0.201168 = 3.01752 hm.

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

A hectometer is 100 meters. It's rarely used on its own, but a square hectometer is the hectare, the common unit of land area.

Symbol: hm · 1 hm = 100 m · Category: Metric (SI)

Frequently asked questions

How many hectometers are in a chain?

There are 0.201168 hectometers in 1 chain (ch).

How many chains are in a hectometer?

1 hectometer (hm) equals 4.970969538 chains.

How do I convert chains to hectometers?

Multiply the length in chains by 0.201168. For example, 15 ch × 0.201168 = 3.01752 hm.

How do I convert hectometers to chains?

Divide the length in hectometers by 0.201168, or multiply it by 4.970969538. You can also use the Hectometer to Chain converter.