Metres to chains converter

Convert metres (m) to chains (ch).

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1 m ≈ 0.04970969538 ch

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FORMULAch = m ÷ 20.1168

FORMULA & EXAMPLES

How to convert Metres to chains

ch = m ÷ 20.1168

Divide the m reading by 20.1168.

Worked examples

1 m ≈ 0.04970969538 ch

1 ÷ 20.1168 ≈ 0.04970969538

1000 m ≈ 49.70969538 ch

1000 ÷ 20.1168 ≈ 49.70969538

Metres to chains table

Fixed reference · Metre to Chain

Reference values use this page’s named pair and default context. Calculator precision and font settings do not change this table.

Metre (m)	Chain (ch)
0	0
0.1	0.004970969538
0.5	0.02485484769
1	0.04970969538
2	0.09941939076
5	0.2485484769
10	0.4970969538
25	1.242742384
50	2.485484769
100	4.970969538
1000	49.70969538

Table results use 10 significant figures; decimal formula coefficients use up to 15. Calculations use the unit definitions before rounding. Extra digits do not improve measurement accuracy.

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