Convert chain to hand
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Hand
1 ch = 198 hand
Example: convert 15 ch to hand:
15 ch = 15 × 198 hand = 2970 hand
Chain to Hand Conversion Table
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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.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.