Convert chain to pole

Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to chain.




How to Convert Chain to Pole

1 ch = 4 pole

Example: convert 15 ch to pole:
15 ch = 15 Γ— 4 pole = 60 pole


Chain to Pole 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.


Pole

A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.

History/Origin

The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.

Current Use

The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.



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