Convert handbreadth to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Chain (Us Survey)
1 handbreadth = 0.00378787121211753 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to ch (US):
15 handbreadth = 15 × 0.00378787121211753 ch (US) = 0.056818068181763 ch (US)
Handbreadth to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.