Convert chains to km
Chains to kilometers. Enter a value to convert, or use the chains to km chart further down the page.
1 chain equals 0.0201168 kilometers. Going the other way, 1 kilometer = 49.70969538 chains.
How to convert chains to km
To convert chains to kilometers, multiply the chain value by 0.0201168. You can also divide by 49.70969538 to get the same answer.
km = ch × 0.0201168
Worked example
Convert 15 ch to kilometers:
15 ch = 0.301752 km
chains to km conversion chart
Use this chains to km table for quick reference without typing anything.
| chains (ch) | kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ch | 0.000201168 km |
| 0.1 ch | 0.00201168 km |
| 1 ch | 0.0201168 km |
| 2 ch | 0.0402336 km |
| 3 ch | 0.0603504 km |
| 5 ch | 0.100584 km |
| 10 ch | 0.201168 km |
| 20 ch | 0.402336 km |
| 50 ch | 1.00584 km |
| 100 ch | 2.01168 km |
| 1,000 ch | 20.1168 km |
What is a chain?
The chain (ch) is a unit of length equal to 20.1168 meters.
What is a kilometer?
The kilometer is one thousand meters and is the standard unit for road distances and long-range measurement almost everywhere outside the United States and the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
How many km are in a chain?
1 chains equals 0.0201168 km. Going the other way, 1 km is 49.70969538 chains.
How do you convert chains to km?
To convert chains to kilometers, multiply the chain value by 0.0201168. You can also divide by 49.70969538 to get the same answer.
What is 10 chains in km?
10 chains equals 0.201168 km. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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