This calculator allows you to convert from Light year to Chain and in a reverse direction. To convert from Light year to Chain, enter the amount of Light year into the first input and to convert from Chain to Light year, enter the amount of Chain into the second input.
1 Light year = 4.7029002985465E+14 Chain
To convert Light year to Chain: Every 1 Light year equals 4.7029002985465E+14 Chain. For example, 100 Light year equal 100 * 4.7029002985465E+14 = 4.7029002985465E+16 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.
