Convert Thou to Chain
Enter the number of thou that you want to convert to chains.
How to Convert Thou to Chains
The thou and chain are both units of length. By definition, 1 chain equals exactly 792000 thou. This means to convert thou to chains, you divide by 792000.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 thou to chains:
We need to convert thou to chains
Since 1 ch = 792000 thou, divide by 792000
5 ÷ 792000 = 6.3131313131e-6
5 thou = 6.3131313131e-6 ch
Thou to Chain Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common thou to chain conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Thou (thou) | Chains (ch) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 thou | 1.2626262626e-7 ch |
| 0.5 thou | 6.3131313131e-7 ch |
| 1 thou | 1.2626262626e-6 ch |
| 2 thou | 2.5252525253e-6 ch |
| 5 thou | 6.3131313131e-6 ch |
| 10 thou | 1.2626262626e-5 ch |
| 25 thou | 3.1565656566e-5 ch |
| 50 thou | 6.3131313131e-5 ch |
| 100 thou | 0.0001262626 ch |
About These Units
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.
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 thou to chains?
To convert thou to chains, divide the value by 792000. For example, 10 thou = 1.2626262626e-5 ch.
How many chains are in 1 thou?
1 thou equals 1.2626262626e-6 chains.
What is the formula for thou to chains?
The formula is: ch = thou ÷ 792000.