This calculator allows you to convert from Foot (US survey) to Chain and in a reverse direction. To convert from Foot (US survey) to Chain, enter the amount of Foot (US survey) into the first input and to convert from Chain to Foot (US survey), enter the amount of Chain into the second input.
1 Foot (US survey) = 0.015151545454606 Chain
To convert Foot (US survey) to Chain: Every 1 Foot (US survey) equals 0.015151545454606 Chain. For example, 100 Foot (US survey) equal 100 * 0.015151545454606 = 1.5151545454606 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.
