Convert X-unit to chain
Please provide values below to convert X-unit [X] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to X-unit.
How to Convert X-Unit to Chain
1 X = 4.9813091545375e-15 ch
Example: convert 15 X to ch:
15 X = 15 × 4.9813091545375e-15 ch = 7.47196373180625e-14 ch
X-Unit to Chain Conversion Table
| X-unit | chain |
|---|
X-Unit
An X-unit is a unit of length approximately equal to 1.002 x 10⁻¹³ meters.
History/Origin
The X-unit was proposed by the Swedish physicist Manne Siegbahn in 1919 for measuring the wavelengths of X-rays and gamma rays.
Current Use
The X-unit has been largely replaced by the angstrom and the picometer.
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.