Convert chain to Russian archin
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to Russian archin [archin], or Convert Russian archin to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Russian Archin
1 ch = 28.2857142857143 archin
Example: convert 15 ch to archin:
15 ch = 15 × 28.2857142857143 archin = 424.285714285714 archin
Chain to Russian Archin 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.
Russian Archin
The Russian archin is an obsolete Russian unit of length, equal to about 28 inches or 71.12 centimeters.
History/Origin
The archin was a common unit of measurement in Russia before the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
The archin is no longer in use.