Convert meters to chains
meters to chains. Enter a value to convert, or use the meters to chains chart further down the page.
1 meter equals 0.0497097 chains. Going the other way, 1 chain = 20.1168 meters.
How to convert meters to chains
To convert meters to chains, multiply the meter value by 0.04970969538. You can also divide by 20.1168 to get the same answer.
ch = m × 0.04970969538
Worked example
Convert 15 m to chains:
15 m = 0.745645 ch
meters to chains conversion chart
Use this meters to chains table for quick reference without typing anything.
| meters (m) | chains (ch) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m | 0.000497097 ch |
| 0.1 m | 0.00497097 ch |
| 1 m | 0.0497097 ch |
| 2 m | 0.0994194 ch |
| 3 m | 0.149129 ch |
| 5 m | 0.248548 ch |
| 10 m | 0.497097 ch |
| 20 m | 0.994194 ch |
| 50 m | 2.48548 ch |
| 100 m | 4.97097 ch |
| 1,000 m | 49.7097 ch |
What is a meter?
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
What is a chain?
The chain (ch) is a unit of length equal to 20.1168 meters.
Frequently asked questions
How many chains are in a meter?
1 meters equals 0.0497097 chains. Going the other way, 1 chains is 20.1168 meters.
How do you convert meters to chains?
To convert meters to chains, multiply the meter value by 0.04970969538. You can also divide by 20.1168 to get the same answer.
What is 10 meters in chains?
10 meters equals 0.497097 chains. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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