Convert long reed to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert long reed [long reed] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to long reed.
How to Convert Long Reed to Chain (Us Survey)
1 long reed = 0.159090590908936 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 long reed to ch (US):
15 long reed = 15 × 0.159090590908936 ch (US) = 2.38635886363405 ch (US)
Long Reed to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
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Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.