Convert 500000 Chain to Gigameter: 500000 Chain in Gigameter
This calculator allows you to convert from Chain to Gigameter and in a reverse direction. To convert from Chain to Gigameter, enter the amount of Chain into the first input and to convert from Gigameter to Chain, enter the amount of Gigameter into the second input.
Every 1 Chain = 2.01168E-8 Gigameter
and so, 500000 Chain = 500000 multiplied by 2.01168E-8 = 0.0100584 Gigameter.
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.