Convert Chain to Smoot
Enter the number of chains that you want to convert to smoots.
How to Convert Chains to Smoots
The chain and smoot are both units of length. 1 chain equals 11.820895522 smoots. This means to convert chains to smoots, you multiply by 11.820895522.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ch to smoots:
We need to convert chains to smoots
Since 1 ch = 11.820895522 smoot, multiply by 11.820895522
5 × 11.820895522 = 59.104477612
5 ch = 59.104477612 smoot
Chain to Smoot Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common chain to smoot conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Chains (ch) | Smoots (smoot) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 11.820895522 smoot |
| 2 ch | 23.641791045 smoot |
| 5 ch | 59.104477612 smoot |
| 10 ch | 118.20895522 smoot |
| 15 ch | 177.31343284 smoot |
| 20 ch | 236.41791045 smoot |
| 25 ch | 295.52238806 smoot |
| 50 ch | 591.04477612 smoot |
| 100 ch | 1182.0895522 smoot |
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.
Smoot (smoot)
A smoot equals 5 feet 7 inches (1.7018 meters), based on MIT student Oliver Smoot's height. In 1958, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity measured Harvard Bridge using Smoot as the unit: 364.4 smoots plus one ear. Google Maps and Google Earth recognize smoots as a unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert chains to smoots?
To convert chains to smoots, multiply the value by 11.820895522. For example, 10 ch = 118.20895522 smoot.
How many smoots are in 1 chain?
1 chain equals 11.820895522 smoots.
What is the formula for chains to smoots?
The formula is: smoot = ch × 11.820895522.