Hands to Chains (US survey) Converter

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Calculation: Hands ➜ Chains (US survey)

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What is the formula to convert from Hands to Chains (US survey)?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Hands to the unit of Chains (US survey) is:

Length(Chains (US survey)) = Length(Hands) / 198.00039583906494

Hands unit in Length

A hand is a unit of length traditionally used to measure the height of horses, equal to 4 inches or approximately 10.16 centimeters. Hands are still the standard unit for horse height measurements in many countries, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. This unit provides a simple and consistent way to describe the stature of horses.

Chains (US survey) unit in Length

A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length used in American land surveying, equal to 66 U.S. survey feet or approximately 20.12 meters. This unit is nearly identical to the standard chain but is used in more precise land measurements for legal purposes. The U.S. survey chain is an essential unit in the field of land surveying, helping to accurately define property boundaries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Hands ➜ Chains (US survey)" Conversion

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