Convert chain to aln
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to aln [aln], or Convert aln to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Aln
1 ch = 33.8793413160973 aln
Example: convert 15 ch to aln:
15 ch = 15 × 33.8793413160973 aln = 508.19011974146 aln
Chain to Aln 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.
Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.