This calculator allows you to convert from Long reed to Chain and in a reverse direction. To convert from Long reed to Chain, enter the amount of Long reed into the first input and to convert from Chain to Long reed, enter the amount of Chain into the second input.
1 Long reed = 0.15909090909091 Chain
To convert Long reed to Chain: Every 1 Long reed equals 0.15909090909091 Chain. For example, 100 Long reed equal 100 * 0.15909090909091 = 15.909090909091 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.
