Convert long reed to chain

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




How to Convert Long Reed to Chain

1 long reed = 0.159090909090909 ch

Example: convert 15 long reed to ch:
15 long reed = 15 Γ— 0.159090909090909 ch = 2.38636363636364 ch


Long Reed to Chain Conversion Table

long reed chain

Long Reed

The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.

History/Origin

The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.

Current Use

The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.


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.



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