Poles to Chains Converter

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Calculation: Poles ➜ Chains

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What is the formula to convert from Poles to Chains?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Poles to the unit of Chains is:

Length(Chains) = Length(Poles) / 3.9999999979883203

Poles unit in Length

A pole, also known as a rod or perch, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or approximately 5.03 meters. Poles were traditionally used in land measurement and surveying. This unit is still referenced in certain legal and historical land records, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States.

Chains unit in Length

A chain is a unit of length traditionally used in land surveying, equal to 66 feet or approximately 20.12 meters. The chain was originally based on the length of a surveyor's chain and is still used in some contexts for measuring land parcels, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. This unit is also commonly referenced in historical land records.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Poles ➜ Chains" Conversion

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