Convert hand to chain
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Chain
1 hand = 0.00505050505050505 ch
Example: convert 15 hand to ch:
15 hand = 15 × 0.00505050505050505 ch = 0.0757575757575757 ch
Hand to Chain Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.