Chain Converter

Created by: tinycalcs.com/en
Number of supported units: 46
Last update: 2026

The Chain Converter supports 46 different length units. This makes it possible to convert between chains [ch], metric, Anglo-American, nautical, astronomical, and other length units as desired. All length measurements are converted in real time and displayed with up to 20 decimal places, ensuring sufficient accuracy.


Conversion of chains

In order to convert chains [ch] into another unit of length, a conversion value is required. This value can be determined using a conversion table. However, the table is relatively large, confusing, and difficult for inexperienced users to understand. The tool below provides a solution to this problem by allowing the rounded conversion values for chains [ch] to be queried directly from the conversion table.

Determine conversion factor

20.1168
Calculation example:
Meters = Chains × (20.1168)
Chains = 
Meters20.1168

Conversion between chains and millimeters

A quick and precise conversion between chains [ch] and millimeters [mm] is straightforward and requires only multiplication or division by 20,116.8. The conversion from chains [ch] to millimeters [mm] is done by multiplying the value in chains [ch] by 20,116.8. To reverse the conversion, divide the value in millimeters [mm] by 20,116.8 to obtain chains [ch].

  • Millimeters [mm] = chains [ch] * 20,116.8
  • Chains [ch] = millimeters [mm] ÷ 20,116.8

Conversion between chains and centimeters

Conversions between chains [ch] and centimeters [cm] are straightforward and can be performed with simple math. The required conversion factor is 2,011.68. To convert a value from chains [ch] to centimeters [cm], multiply the number of chains [ch] by 2,011.68. For values in centimeters [cm], divide by 2,011.68 to get the equivalent in chains [ch].

  • Centimeters [cm] = chains [ch] * 2,011.68
  • Chains [ch] = centimeters [cm] ÷ 2,011.68

Conversion between chains and decimeters

The conversion between chains [ch] and decimeters [dm] is quick to perform and requires only basic mathematical operations an the conversion factor 201.168. Multiply the number of chains [ch] by 201.168 to get the converted value in decimeters [dm]. To convert a value in decimeters [dm] back to chains [ch], simply divide the amount of decimeters [dm] by 201.168.

  • Decimeters [dm] = chains [ch] * 201.168
  • Chains [ch] = decimeters [dm] ÷ 201.168

Conversion between chains and meters

Chains [ch] and meters [m] can be converted quickly and accurately with just a simple multiplication or division using the conversion factor 20.1168. Converting chains [ch] to meters [m] is performed by multiplying the number of chains [ch] by 20.1168. To convert a value from meters [m] to chains [ch], divide the number of meters [m] by 20.1168.

  • Meters [m] = chains [ch] * 20.1168
  • Chains [ch] = meters [m] ÷ 20.1168

Conversion between chains and kilometers

You can easily convert between kilometers [km] and chains [ch] using the formulas provided below. For accurate results, it is important to follow the correct order of mathematical operations.

  • Chains [ch] = kilometers [km] ÷ 201,168 * 107
  • Kilometers [km] = chains [ch] * 201,168 ÷ 107

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