Convert chain to Roman actus
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to Roman actus [actus], or Convert Roman actus to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Roman Actus
1 ch = 0.56701030927835 actus
Example: convert 15 ch to actus:
15 ch = 15 × 0.56701030927835 actus = 8.50515463917526 actus
Chain to Roman Actus Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Roman Actus
The Roman actus was a unit of length equal to 120 Roman feet, about 35.5 meters.
History/Origin
The actus was a standard unit of land measurement in the Roman Empire.
Current Use
The Roman actus is an obsolete unit of measurement.