Convert chain to famn
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to famn [famn], or Convert famn to chain.
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
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Chain
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
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.