Convert 10 Chain to Handbreadth: 10 Chain in Handbreadth
This calculator allows you to convert from Chain to Handbreadth and in a reverse direction. To convert from Chain to Handbreadth, enter the amount of Chain into the first input and to convert from Handbreadth to Chain, enter the amount of Handbreadth into the second input.
Every 1 Chain = 263.99999999999 Handbreadth
and so, 10 Chain = 10 multiplied by 263.99999999999 = 2639.9999999999 Handbreadth.
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.