Convert 20000 Gigameter to Chain: 20000 Gigameter in Chain
This calculator allows you to convert from Gigameter to Chain and in a reverse direction. To convert from Gigameter to Chain, enter the amount of Gigameter into the first input and to convert from Chain to Gigameter, enter the amount of Chain into the second input.
Every 1 Gigameter = 49709695.378987 Chain
and so, 20000 Gigameter = 20000 multiplied by 49709695.378987 = 994193907579.74 Chain.
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.