How to convert feet to chains
1 foot is equal to 0.01515151515 chains, and 1 chain is equal to 66 feet. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
chains = feet × 0.01515151515
chains = feet ÷ 66Example: convert 15 ft to ch: 15 × 0.01515151515 = 0.2272727273 ch.
Foot to Chain conversion table
| Foot (ft) | Chain (ch) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ft | 0.0001515151515 ch |
| 0.1 ft | 0.001515151515 ch |
| 1 ft | 0.01515151515 ch |
| 2 ft | 0.0303030303 ch |
| 3 ft | 0.04545454545 ch |
| 5 ft | 0.07575757576 ch |
| 10 ft | 0.1515151515 ch |
| 20 ft | 0.303030303 ch |
| 50 ft | 0.7575757576 ch |
| 100 ft | 1.515151515 ch |
| 250 ft | 3.787878788 ch |
| 500 ft | 7.575757576 ch |
| 1,000 ft | 15.15151515 ch |
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
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