Convert millimeter to chain
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Chain
1 mm = 4.97096953789867e-05 ch
Example: convert 15 mm to ch:
15 mm = 15 × 4.97096953789867e-05 ch = 0.000745645430684801 ch
Millimeter to Chain Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
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.