Convert reed to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert reed [reed] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to reed.
How to Convert Reed to Chain (Us Survey)
1 reed = 0.136363363636231 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 reed to ch (US):
15 reed = 15 × 0.136363363636231 ch (US) = 2.04545045454347 ch (US)
Reed to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed is an obsolete 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.