Convert chain to vara castellana
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to vara castellana [vara castellana], or Convert vara castellana to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Vara Castellana
1 ch = 24.0875912408759 vara castellana
Example: convert 15 ch to vara castellana:
15 ch = 15 × 24.0875912408759 vara castellana = 361.313868613139 vara castellana
Chain to Vara Castellana 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.
Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara is an obsolete unit of measurement.