Convert pole to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Chain (Us Survey)
1 pole = 0.249999499999757 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 pole to ch (US):
15 pole = 15 × 0.249999499999757 ch (US) = 3.74999249999636 ch (US)
Pole to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.