Convert Chain to Thou
Convert chains to thou by entering a value below.
How to Convert Chains to Thou
The chain and thou are both units of length. By definition, 1 chain equals exactly 792000 thou. This means to convert chains to thou, you multiply by 792000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ch to thou:
We need to convert chains to thou
Since 1 ch = 792000 thou, multiply by 792000
5 × 792000 = 3960000
5 ch = 3960000 thou
Chain to Thou Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common chain to thou conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Chains (ch) | Thou (thou) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ch | 79200 thou |
| 0.5 ch | 396000 thou |
| 1 ch | 792000 thou |
| 2 ch | 1584000 thou |
| 5 ch | 3960000 thou |
| 10 ch | 7920000 thou |
| 25 ch | 19800000 thou |
| 50 ch | 39600000 thou |
| 100 ch | 79200000 thou |
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.
Thou (thou)
A thou, also called mil, is an imperial unit equal to 1/1000 inch or 0.0254 millimeters. Thou measurements are used in manufacturing, engineering, and specifying material thickness (plastic films, paper, wire diameter). One inch equals 1,000 thou.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert chains to thou?
To convert chains to thou, multiply the value by 792000. For example, 10 ch = 7920000 thou.
How many thou are in 1 chain?
1 chain equals 792000 thou.
What is the formula for chains to thou?
The formula is: thou = ch × 792000.