Convert famn to chain
Please provide values below to convert famn [famn] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to famn.
How to Convert Famn to Chain
1 famn = 0.088549537366778 ch
Example: convert 15 famn to ch:
15 famn = 15 × 0.088549537366778 ch = 1.32824306050167 ch
Famn to Chain Conversion Table
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Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.