Chain to Dekameter Unit Converter - 1 Chain in Dekameter
This calculator allows you to convert from Chain to Dekameter and in a reverse direction. To convert from Chain to Dekameter, enter the amount of Chain into the first input and to convert from Dekameter to Chain, enter the amount of Dekameter into the second input.
1 Chain = 2.01168 Dekameter
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How to convert from Chain to Dekameter?
To convert Chain to Dekameter: Every 1 Chain equals 2.01168 Dekameter. For example, 100 Chain equal 100 * 2.01168 = 201.168 Dekameter and so on..
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.