Convert chain to rope
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to rope [rope], or Convert rope to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Rope
1 ch = 3.3 rope
Example: convert 15 ch to rope:
15 ch = 15 × 3.3 rope = 49.5 rope
Chain to Rope 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.
Rope
A rope is an archaic unit of length, typically varying from 20 to 24 feet.
History/Origin
The length of a rope as a unit of measurement was not standardized and varied by location and trade.
Current Use
The rope as a unit of length is obsolete.