A unit of length used in the metric system that is equal to 1/100 (0.01) meters. One (1) centimeter (cm) is equal to 0.3937 inches (in). For more information, see Centimeter equivalents and conversions or the various Converting centimeters to ... entries.

One (1) centimeter (cm) is equal to 0.3937 inches (in).
One (1) centimeter is equal to 0.01 meters (m).
One (1) centimeter is equal to 0.00001 kilometers (km).
One (1) centimeter is equal to 0.0328 feet.
One (1) centimeter is equal to 0.0497 links.
One (1) centimeter is equal to 0.0109 yards.
One (1) centimeter is equal to 0.002 rods, poles, or perches.
One (1) centimeter is equal to 0.0005 chains.
One (1) centimeter is equal to 0.00005 furlongs.
One (1) centimeter is equal to 0.000006 miles.
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A usually metal chain used to measure length and distance. Less commonly used in land surveys than a Gunter's or surveyor's chain, the engineer's or Ramsden's chain is 100 feet in length, with 100 1-foot links. The terms "engineer's chain" and "Ramsden's chain" apply primarily to the measuring utensil itself and not to any particular unit of length.

A common forestry and land survey term that is equivalent to 66 linear feet. Often referred to as simply "chain", this term is more formally known as the surveyor's or Gunter's chain. A chain is broken into 100 equal parts, or links. One (1) mile is equal to 80 chains. A one (1) mile square piece of land (one section or 640 acres) is 80 chains on each side. Although an engineer's or Ramsden's chain is also used to measure length in surveys, the generic term "chain" when used in reference to land measurements refers to the unit of length (66 feet) represented by the Gunter's or surveyor's chain. For more chain conversions, equivalents, and examples, see Chain equivalents and conversions or the various Converting chains to... examples.

A chain is broken into 100 equal parts, or links. A one (1) mile square piece of land (one (1) section or 640 acres) is 80 chains on each side.
One (1) chain is equal to 66 feet.
One (1) chain is equal to four (4) rods, poles, or perches.
One (1) chain is equal to 100 links.
One (1) chain is equal to 22 yards.
One (1) chain is equal to 20.12 meters.
One (1) chain is equal to 0.0125 miles.
One (1) chain is equal to 0.0201 kilometers (km).
One (1) chain is equal to 0.1 furlongs.
One (1) chain is equal to 792 inches.
One (1) chain is equal to 2,011.684 centimeters (cm).
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One (1) centimeter (cm) is equal to 0.0328 feet (ft). To convert centimeters to feet, multiply 0.0328 by the number of centimeters. Example: 135.4 centimeters x 0.0328 feet per centimeter = 4.44 feet.

One (1) centimeter (cm) is equal to 0.0005 chains. To convert centimeters to chains, multiply 0.0005 by the number of centimeters. Example: 34,567 centimeters x 0.0005 chains per centimeter = 17.28 chains.

One (1) centimeter (cm) is equal to 0.00005 furlongs. To convert centimeters to furlongs, multiply 0.00005 by the number of centimeters. Example: 2,379 centimeters x 0.00005 furlongs per centimeter = 0.12 furlongs.

One (1) centimeter (cm) is equal to 0.3937 inches (in). To convert centimeters to inches, multiply 0.3937 by the number of centimeters. Example: 59.6 centimeters x 0.3937 inches per centimeter = 23.47 inches.

There are 100,000 centimeters (cm) in one (1) kilometer (km). Therefore, one (1) centimeter is equal to 0.00001 kilometers. To convert centimeters to kilometers, multiply 0.00001 by the number of centimeters. Example: 44,509.8 centimeters x 0.00001 kilometers per centimeter = 0.45 kilometers.

There are 100 centimeters (cm) in one (1) meter. Therefore, one (1) centimeter is equal to 0.01 meters. To convert centimeters to meters, multiply 0.01 by the number of centimeters. Example: 158.9 centimeters x 0.01 meters per centimeter = 1.59 meters.

One (1) centimeter (cm) is equal to 0.000006 miles. To convert centimeters to miles, multiply 0.000006 by the number of centimeters. Example: 9,999 centimeters x 0.000006 miles per centimeter = 0.06 miles.

One (1) centimeter (cm) is equal to 0.002 rods, poles, or perches. To convert centimeters to rods, poles, or perches, multiply 0.002 by the number of centimeters. Example: 924.1 centimeters x 0.002 rods per centimeter = 1.85 rods, poles, or perches.

One (1) centimeter (cm) is equal to 0.0109 yards. To convert centimeters to yards, multiply 0.0109 by the number of centimeters. Example: 165.6 centimeters x 0.0109 yards per centimeter = 1.81 yards.

One (1) centimeter (cm) is equal to 0.0497 links. To convert centimeters to links, multiply 0.0497 by the number of centimeters. Example: 188.2 centimeters x 0.0497 links per centimeter = 9.35 links.

One (1) chain is equal to 2,011.684 centimeters (cm). To convert chains to centimeters, multiply 2,011.684 by the number of chains. For example, 75 chains x 2,011.684 centimeters per chain = 150,876.3 centimeters.

One (1) chain is equal to 66 linear feet (ft). To convert chains to feet, multiply the number of chains by 66. For example, 32 chains x 66 feet per chain = 2,112 feet.

One (1) chain is equal to 0.1 furlongs. To convert chains to furlongs, multiply 0.1 by the number of chains. For example, 75 chains x 0.1 furlongs per chain = 7.5 furlongs.

One (1) chain is equal to 792 inches. To convert chains to inches, multiply the number of chains by 792. For example, 16 chains x 792 inches per chain = 12,672 inches.

One (1) chain is equal to 0.0201 kilometers (km). To convert chains to kilometers, multiply 0.0201 by the number of chains. For example, 14 chains x 0.0201 kilometers per chain = 0.2814 kilometers.

One (1) chain is equal to 100 links. To convert chains to links, multiply the number of chains by 100. For example, 25 chains x 100 links per chain = 2,500 links.

One (1) chain is equal to 20.12 meters (m). To convert chains to meters, multiply 20.12 by the number of chains. For example, 80 chains x 20.12 meters per chain = 1,609.6 meters.

One (1) chain is equal to 0.0125 miles. To convert chains to miles, multiply 0.0125 by the number of chains. For example, 80 chains x 0.0125 miles per chain = 1 mile.

One (1) chain is equal to four (4) rods, also known as poles or perches. To convert chains to rods, multiply the number of chains by 4. For example, 15 chains x 4 rods per chain = 60 rods.

One (1) chain is equal to 22 yards. To convert chains to yards, multiply the number of chains by 22. For example, 75 chains x 22 yards per chain = 1,650 yards.