How to convert chains to inches
1 chain is equal to 792 inches, and 1 inch is equal to 0.001262626263 chains. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
inches = chains × 792
inches = chains ÷ 0.001262626263Example: convert 15 ch to in: 15 × 792 = 11,880 in.
Chain to Inch conversion table
| Chain (ch) | Inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ch | 7.92 in |
| 0.1 ch | 79.2 in |
| 1 ch | 792 in |
| 2 ch | 1,584 in |
| 3 ch | 2,376 in |
| 5 ch | 3,960 in |
| 10 ch | 7,920 in |
| 20 ch | 15,840 in |
| 50 ch | 39,600 in |
| 100 ch | 79,200 in |
| 250 ch | 198,000 in |
| 500 ch | 396,000 in |
| 1,000 ch | 792,000 in |
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 inch
The inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm. It's used in the US and UK for screen sizes, tools, construction and personal height.
Symbol: in · 1 in = 0.0254 m · Category: Imperial & US customary