Convert Finger to Chain
Type the number of fingers that you wish to convert to chains.
How to Convert Fingers to Chains
The finger and chain are both units of length. By definition, 1 chain equals exactly 1056 fingers. This means to convert fingers to chains, you divide by 1056.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 finger to chains:
We need to convert fingers to chains
Since 1 ch = 1056 finger, divide by 1056
5 ÷ 1056 = 0.0047348485
5 finger = 0.0047348485 ch
Finger to Chain Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common finger to chain conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Fingers (finger) | Chains (ch) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 finger | 9.4696969697e-5 ch |
| 0.5 finger | 0.0004734848 ch |
| 1 finger | 0.0009469697 ch |
| 2 finger | 0.0018939394 ch |
| 5 finger | 0.0047348485 ch |
| 10 finger | 0.009469697 ch |
| 25 finger | 0.0236742424 ch |
| 50 finger | 0.0473484848 ch |
| 100 finger | 0.0946969697 ch |
About These Units
Finger (finger)
A finger is a historical unit approximately 3/4 inch or 19.05 millimeters. Fingers measured cloth width and liquid depth in glasses. Four fingers equal one palm, and finger-widths were used for rough measurements before standardization.
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 fingers to chains?
To convert fingers to chains, divide the value by 1056. For example, 10 finger = 0.009469697 ch.
How many chains are in 1 finger?
1 finger equals 0.0009469697 chains.
What is the formula for fingers to chains?
The formula is: ch = finger ÷ 1056.