Hectometer to Chain Converter (hm to ch)

How to convert hectometers to chains

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

chains = hectometers × 4.970969538
chains = hectometers ÷ 0.201168

Example: convert 15 hm to ch: 15 × 4.970969538 = 74.56454307 ch.

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)

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

Frequently asked questions

How many chains are in a hectometer?

There are 4.970969538 chains in 1 hectometer (hm).

How many hectometers are in a chain?

1 chain (ch) equals 0.201168 hectometers.

How do I convert hectometers to chains?

Multiply the length in hectometers by 4.970969538. For example, 15 hm × 4.970969538 = 74.56454307 ch.

How do I convert chains to hectometers?

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