Convert Chain to Foot

Type the number of chains that you wish to convert to feet.

1 ch (chains) = 66 ft (feet)

How to Convert Chains to Feet

The chain and foot are both units of length. By definition, 1 chain equals exactly 66 feet. This means to convert chains to feet, you multiply by 66.

Formula

feet = chains × 66

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 ch to feet:

1
Convert 5 ch to feet

We need to convert chains to feet

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Apply the formula

Since 1 ch = 66 ft, multiply by 66

5 × 66 = 330

Answer

5 ch = 330 ft

Chain to Foot Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common chain to foot conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Chains (ch) Feet (ft)
1 ch 66 ft
2 ch 132 ft
5 ch 330 ft
10 ch 660 ft
15 ch 990 ft
20 ch 1320 ft
25 ch 1650 ft
50 ch 3300 ft
100 ch 6600 ft

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.

Foot (ft)

A foot (ft) is an imperial unit equal to 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters exactly. Feet measure human height, room dimensions, building heights, and elevation in the US. One foot equals 0.3048 meters. Aviation altitude is measured in feet worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert chains to feet?

To convert chains to feet, multiply the value by 66. For example, 10 ch = 660 ft.

How many feet are in 1 chain?

1 chain equals 66 feet.

What is the formula for chains to feet?

The formula is: ft = ch × 66.