Perch to Chains Converter

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Calculation: Perch ➜ Chains

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What is the formula to convert from Perch to Chains?

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

Length(Chains) = Length(Perch) / 3.9999999979883203

Perch unit in Length

A perch, also known as a rod or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or approximately 5.03 meters. Historically used in land measurement and agriculture, the perch is a traditional unit that can still be found in some rural land records and legal descriptions. It is part of a set of older units that were commonly used in surveying.

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 "Perch ➜ Chains" Conversion

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