Convert Chain to Decimeter
Convert chains to decimeters by entering a value below.
How to Convert Chains to Decimeters
The chain and decimeter are both units of length. 1 chain equals 201.168 decimeters. This means to convert chains to decimeters, you multiply by 201.168.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ch to decimeters:
We need to convert chains to decimeters
Since 1 ch = 201.168 dm, multiply by 201.168
5 × 201.168 = 1005.84
5 ch = 1005.84 dm
Chain to Decimeter Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common chain to decimeter conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Chains (ch) | Decimeters (dm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ch | 20.1168 dm |
| 0.5 ch | 100.584 dm |
| 1 ch | 201.168 dm |
| 2 ch | 402.336 dm |
| 5 ch | 1005.84 dm |
| 10 ch | 2011.68 dm |
| 25 ch | 5029.2 dm |
| 50 ch | 10058.4 dm |
| 100 ch | 20116.8 dm |
About These Units
Chain (ch)
A chain (ch) is a surveying unit equal to 66 feet, 22 yards, or 20.1168 meters. Invented by Edmund Gunter in 1620, chains are still used in land surveying and property descriptions. Ten chains equal one furlong, 80 chains equal one mile.
Decimeter (dm)
A decimeter (dm) is a metric unit of length equal to 1/10 of a meter, 10 centimeters, or approximately 3.94 inches. Decimeters are commonly used in Europe for measuring furniture dimensions, fabric lengths, and in educational contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert chains to decimeters?
To convert chains to decimeters, multiply the value by 201.168. For example, 10 ch = 2011.68 dm.
How many decimeters are in 1 chain?
1 chain equals 201.168 decimeters.
What is the formula for chains to decimeters?
The formula is: dm = ch × 201.168.