Convert 200 Chain to Dekameter: 200 Chain in Dekameter
This calculator allows you to convert from Chain to Dekameter and in a reverse direction. To convert from Chain to Dekameter, enter the amount of Chain into the first input and to convert from Dekameter to Chain, enter the amount of Dekameter into the second input.
Every 1 Chain = 2.01168 Dekameter
and so, 200 Chain = 200 multiplied by 2.01168 = 402.336 Dekameter.
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.