Convert Chain to Micrometer
Convert chains to micrometers by entering a value below.
How to Convert Chains to Micrometers
The chain and micrometer are both units of length. 1 chain equals 20116800 micrometers. This means to convert chains to micrometers, you multiply by 20116800.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ch to micrometers:
We need to convert chains to micrometers
Since 1 ch = 20116800 μm, multiply by 20116800
5 × 20116800 = 100584000
5 ch = 100584000 μm
Chain to Micrometer Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common chain to micrometer conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Chains (ch) | Micrometers (μm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ch | 2011680 μm |
| 0.5 ch | 10058400 μm |
| 1 ch | 20116800 μm |
| 2 ch | 40233600 μm |
| 5 ch | 100584000 μm |
| 10 ch | 201168000 μm |
| 25 ch | 502920000 μm |
| 50 ch | 1005840000 μm |
| 100 ch | 2011680000 μm |
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.
Micrometer (μm)
A micrometer (μm), also called a micron, is a metric unit equal to one millionth of a meter or 0.001 millimeters. Micrometers are used for measuring bacteria (1-10 μm), human hair diameter (70-100 μm), red blood cells (7 μm), and semiconductor features.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert chains to micrometers?
To convert chains to micrometers, multiply the value by 20116800. For example, 10 ch = 201168000 μm.
How many micrometers are in 1 chain?
1 chain equals 20116800 micrometers.
What is the formula for chains to micrometers?
The formula is: μm = ch × 20116800.