How to Convert Chains to Meters
A chain is a traditional surveying unit equal to 66 feet or 20.1168 meters. It was historically used in land surveying and is still referenced in property descriptions.
To convert chains to meters, multiply the chain value by 20.1168. For example, 10 chains x 20.1168 = 201.168 meters. This conversion is useful when interpreting old land surveys, property deeds, and historical measurements in countries that used imperial surveying units.
While modern surveying uses metric measurements, chains appear in legal property descriptions and historical documents, making this conversion valuable for land research and real estate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 chain equals exactly 20.1168 meters (66 feet).
Multiply the chain value by 20.1168.
It comes from Gunter's chain, a physical measuring tool used in surveying.
Mainly in historical land records and some legal property descriptions.