Convert fingerbreadth to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Chain (Us Survey)
1 fingerbreadth = 0.000946967803029384 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to ch (US):
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 0.000946967803029384 ch (US) = 0.0142045170454408 ch (US)
Fingerbreadth to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth 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.