This calculator allows you to convert from Astronomical unit to Chain and in a reverse direction. To convert from Astronomical unit to Chain, enter the amount of Astronomical unit into the first input and to convert from Chain to Astronomical unit, enter the amount of Chain into the second input.
1 Astronomical unit = 7436464581.3947 Chain
To convert Astronomical unit to Chain: Every 1 Astronomical unit equals 7436464581.3947 Chain. For example, 100 Astronomical unit equal 100 * 7436464581.3947 = 743646458139.47 Chain and so on..
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The chain is a unit of length. It equals 66 feet. The chain was first introduced between 1579 and 1607.
Several countries have used chain for several centuries especially in England. Note that there are 80 chains in one mile.
The main use of the chain is in laying out US townships. Official governments must use US survey chain to do surveys according to the federal law passed in 1785.
