Convert chain (US survey) to perch
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to chain (US survey).
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Perch
1 ch (US) = 4.00000800001988 perch
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to perch:
15 ch (US) = 15 Γ 4.00000800001988 perch = 60.0001200002983 perch
Chain (Us Survey) to Perch Conversion Table
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Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.
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.