Convert kilometer to chain
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to kilometer.
How to Convert Kilometer to Chain
1 km = 49.7096953789867 ch
Example: convert 15 km to ch:
15 km = 15 × 49.7096953789867 ch = 745.645430684801 ch
Kilometer to Chain Conversion Table
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Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
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.