Convert caliber to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert caliber [cl] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to caliber.
How to Convert Caliber to Chain (Us Survey)
1 cl = 1.26262373737251e-05 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 cl to ch (US):
15 cl = 15 × 1.26262373737251e-05 ch (US) = 0.000189393560605877 ch (US)
Caliber to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.