Convert 1000 Centimeter to Chain: 1000 Centimeter in Chain
This calculator allows you to convert from Centimeter to Chain and in a reverse direction. To convert from Centimeter to Chain, enter the amount of Centimeter into the first input and to convert from Chain to Centimeter, enter the amount of Chain into the second input.
Every 1 Centimeter = 0.00049709695378987 Chain
and so, 1000 Centimeter = 1000 multiplied by 0.00049709695378987 = 0.49709695378987 Chain.
Centimeter
All of us use rulers everyday. Rulers are digitized in centimeters, but what is the centimeter?
Centimeter is a metric unit which is used mostly to measure small distances. Centimeter can be abbreviated as "CM." One inch consists of 2.54 centimeters.
There is a french origion for the word "centimeter". It came from 2 Latin words, "centum" and " mètre".
Chain
What is the chain?
The chain is a unit of length. It equals 66 feet. The chain was first introduced between 1579 and 1607.
Several countries have used chain for several centuries especially in England. Note that there are 80 chains in one mile.
The main use of the chain is in laying out US townships. Official governments must use US survey chain to do surveys according to the federal law passed in 1785.