Convert chain to famn
Enter a value below to convert chain [ch] to famn [famn]. Reverse conversion: Convert famn to chain.
1 ch = 11.2931137727 famn. To convert chain to famn, multiply the value by 11.2931137727; to go the other way, divide by it (1 famn = 0.0885495373668 ch). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Chain to Famn: Quick Reference
- 1 ch = 11.2931137727 famn
- 1 famn = 0.0885495373668 ch
- 10 ch = 112.931137727 famn
- 100 ch = 1129.31137727 famn
How to Convert Chain to Famn
1 ch = 11.2931137726664 famn
Example: convert 15 ch to famn:
15 ch = 15 × 11.2931137726664 famn = 169.396706589996 famn
Chain to Famn Conversion Table
| chain | famn |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 11.2931137727 famn |
| 2 ch | 22.5862275453 famn |
| 3 ch | 33.879341318 famn |
| 5 ch | 56.4655688633 famn |
| 10 ch | 112.931137727 famn |
| 20 ch | 225.862275453 famn |
| 50 ch | 564.655688633 famn |
| 100 ch | 1129.31137727 famn |
| 500 ch | 5646.55688633 famn |
| 1000 ch | 11293.1137727 famn |
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.
Famn: Definition and Use
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.
Chain to Famn: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in famn?
1 chain (ch) = 11.2931137727 famn (famn).
How do you convert chain to famn?
Multiply the chain value by 11.2931137727. For example, 25 ch × 11.2931137727 = 282.327844317 famn.
What is 10 chain in famn?
10 ch = 112.931137727 famn.
Which unit is larger, the chain or the famn?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 ch = 11.2931137727 famn.