Convert Decameter to Chain
Convert decameters to chains by entering a value below.
How to Convert Decameters to Chains
The decameter and chain are both units of length. 1 chain equals 2.01168 decameters. This means to convert decameters to chains, you divide by 2.01168.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 dam to chains:
We need to convert decameters to chains
Since 1 ch = 2.01168 dam, divide by 2.01168
5 ÷ 2.01168 = 2.4854847689
5 dam = 2.4854847689 ch
Decameter to Chain Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common decameter to chain conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Decameters (dam) | Chains (ch) |
|---|---|
| 1 dam | 0.4970969538 ch |
| 2 dam | 0.9941939076 ch |
| 5 dam | 2.4854847689 ch |
| 10 dam | 4.9709695379 ch |
| 15 dam | 7.4564543068 ch |
| 20 dam | 9.9419390758 ch |
| 25 dam | 12.427423845 ch |
| 50 dam | 24.854847689 ch |
| 100 dam | 49.709695379 ch |
About These Units
Decameter (dam)
A decameter (dam) is a metric unit of length equal to 10 meters or approximately 32.8 feet. Decameters are occasionally used in surveying, agriculture, and measuring building dimensions. Also spelled dekameter in some regions.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert decameters to chains?
To convert decameters to chains, divide the value by 2.01168. For example, 10 dam = 4.9709695379 ch.
How many chains are in 1 decameter?
1 decameter equals 0.4970969538 chains.
What is the formula for decameters to chains?
The formula is: ch = dam ÷ 2.01168.