Convert yard to chain
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Chain
1 yd = 0.0454545454545454 ch
Example: convert 15 yd to ch:
15 yd = 15 × 0.0454545454545454 ch = 0.681818181818182 ch
Yard to Chain Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.