Convert aln to chain
Enter a value below to convert aln [aln] to chain [ch]. Reverse conversion: Convert chain to aln.
1 aln = 0.0295165124572 ch. To convert aln to chain, multiply the value by 0.0295165124572; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 33.8793413161 aln). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Aln to Chain: Quick Reference
- 1 aln = 0.0295165124572 ch
- 1 ch = 33.8793413161 aln
- 10 aln = 0.295165124572 ch
- 100 aln = 2.95165124572 ch
How to Convert Aln to Chain
1 aln = 0.0295165124572497 ch
Example: convert 15 aln to ch:
15 aln = 15 × 0.0295165124572497 ch = 0.442747686858745 ch
Aln to Chain Conversion Table
| aln | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 aln | 0.0295165124572 ch |
| 2 aln | 0.0590330249145 ch |
| 3 aln | 0.0885495373717 ch |
| 5 aln | 0.147582562286 ch |
| 10 aln | 0.295165124572 ch |
| 20 aln | 0.590330249145 ch |
| 50 aln | 1.47582562286 ch |
| 100 aln | 2.95165124572 ch |
| 500 aln | 14.7582562286 ch |
| 1000 aln | 29.5165124572 ch |
Aln: Definition and Use
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.
Chain: Definition and Use
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 to Chain: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 aln in chain?
1 aln (aln) = 0.0295165124572 chain (ch).
How do you convert aln to chain?
Multiply the aln value by 0.0295165124572. For example, 25 aln × 0.0295165124572 = 0.737912811431 ch.
What is 10 aln in chain?
10 aln = 0.295165124572 ch.
Which unit is larger, the aln or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 aln equals only 0.0295165124572 ch.