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⛓️Chains to Meters Converter

Convert Gunter's chains to meters and meters to chains.

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1 chain = 20.1168 meters

About Chains to Meters Converter

Convert surveyor's chains (Gunter's chains) to meters and meters to chains. One chain equals exactly 20.1168 meters (66 feet or 100 links). The chain is a traditional unit used in land surveying, agriculture, and real estate particularly in English-speaking countries.

How to Use Chains to Meters Converter

  1. 1

    Enter your value

    Type a distance in either the chains or meters field.

  2. 2

    See the result

    The conversion appears instantly in the other field.

  3. 3

    Copy the result

    Click copy to use the converted length.

Common Use Cases

  • Traditional land survey measurement conversion
  • Understanding historical property deeds
  • Agricultural land boundary calculations
  • Real estate records in older documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many meters is one chain?
One Gunter's chain equals exactly 20.1168 meters.
How many chains are in a mile?
There are exactly 80 chains in one statute mile.
Why is the chain used in land measurement?
The chain was devised by mathematician Edmund Gunter in 1620 and became standard for land surveys because 10 square chains equals exactly one acre.

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