This calculator allows you to convert from Chain to Caliber and in a reverse direction. To convert from Chain to Caliber, enter the amount of Chain into the first input and to convert from Caliber to Chain, enter the amount of Caliber into the second input.
Every 1 Chain = 79200.000000001 Caliber
and so, 20 Chain = 20 multiplied by 79200.000000001 = 1584000 Caliber.
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.
Caliber
What does caliber refer to?
Caliber is a term used to describe the interior diameter of a tube or a barrel of firearms. It can be used as a unit of length which equals 0.01 inch.