This calculator allows you to convert from Hectometer to Chain and in a reverse direction. To convert from Hectometer to Chain, enter the amount of Hectometer into the first input and to convert from Chain to Hectometer, enter the amount of Chain into the second input.
1 Hectometer = 4.9709695378987 Chain
To convert Hectometer to Chain: Every 1 Hectometer equals 4.9709695378987 Chain. For example, 100 Hectometer equal 100 * 4.9709695378987 = 497.09695378987 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.
