This calculator allows you to convert from Gigameter to Chain and in a reverse direction. To convert from Gigameter to Chain, enter the amount of Gigameter into the first input and to convert from Chain to Gigameter, enter the amount of Chain into the second input.
1 Gigameter = 49709695.378987 Chain
To convert Gigameter to Chain: Every 1 Gigameter equals 49709695.378987 Chain. For example, 100 Gigameter equal 100 * 49709695.378987 = 4970969537.8987 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.
