Convert pole to chain
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Chain
1 pole = 0.25 ch
Example: convert 15 pole to ch:
15 pole = 15 × 0.25 ch = 3.75 ch
Pole to Chain Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
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.