Convert chain to perch
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Perch
1 ch = 4 perch
Example: convert 15 ch to perch:
15 ch = 15 × 4 perch = 60 perch
Chain to Perch 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.
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.