Convert Kilometer to Chain
Convert kilometers to chains by entering a value below.
How to Convert Kilometers to Chains
The kilometer and chain are both units of length. 1 kilometer equals 49.709695379 chains. This means to convert kilometers to chains, you multiply by 49.709695379.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 km to chains:
We need to convert kilometers to chains
Since 1 km = 49.709695379 ch, multiply by 49.709695379
5 × 49.709695379 = 248.54847689
5 km = 248.54847689 ch
Kilometer to Chain Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common kilometer to chain conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Kilometers (km) | Chains (ch) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 49.709695379 ch |
| 2 km | 99.419390758 ch |
| 5 km | 248.54847689 ch |
| 10 km | 497.09695379 ch |
| 15 km | 745.64543068 ch |
| 20 km | 994.19390758 ch |
| 25 km | 1242.7423845 ch |
| 50 km | 2485.4847689 ch |
| 100 km | 4970.9695379 ch |
About These Units
Kilometer (km)
A kilometer (km) is a metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters or approximately 0.621 miles. Kilometers are the standard unit for measuring road distances, running races, and geographic distances in most countries worldwide. Common conversions: 1 km = 0.621 miles, 1 mile = 1.609 km.
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 kilometers to chains?
To convert kilometers to chains, multiply the value by 49.709695379. For example, 10 km = 497.09695379 ch.
How many chains are in 1 kilometer?
1 kilometer equals 49.709695379 chains.
What is the formula for kilometers to chains?
The formula is: ch = km × 49.709695379.