Convert centimeter to chain
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Chain
1 cm = 0.000497096953789867 ch
Example: convert 15 cm to ch:
15 cm = 15 × 0.000497096953789867 ch = 0.00745645430684801 ch
Centimeter to Chain Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.