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Chains to Feet Converter

Convert chains to feet with a survey measurement conversion calculator. 1 chain = 66 ft, 10 chains = 660 ft, and 80 chains = 1 mile, with links, rods, yards, Excel formula, and chart.

Exact conversion

Chains to feet formula

ft = chain × 66

1 chain equals 66 ft. 10 chain equals 660 ft.

About these units

chain
Chain, a historical survey length unit. This converter uses the surveyor's or Gunter's chain, equal to exactly 66 feet, 22 yards, 4 rods, or one-eightieth of a mile.
ft
Foot, an imperial and US customary length unit equal to 12 inches or 0.3048 meters. It is used for building dimensions, land measurements, heights, and survey conversions.
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chain to ft context and checks

Best use
Use length conversions for dimensions, distances, survey notes, product specs, and engineering sketches where both units measure one-dimensional length.
Common mistake
Check whether the source is length, area, speed, diameter, or a historical survey unit before applying a simple length factor.
Precision note
Preserve the original value until the last step, then round to the tolerance required by the drawing, label, or task.

Example check: 1 chain converts to 66 ft. Use this known value to sanity-check a spreadsheet, homework solution, spec sheet, or manual calculation.

Chains to feet conversion chart

chainft
0.125 chain8.25 ft
0.25 chain16.5 ft
0.5 chain33 ft
1 chain66 ft
2 chain132 ft
3 chain198 ft
4 chain264 ft
5 chain330 ft
10 chain660 ft
20 chain1320 ft
40 chain2640 ft
80 chain5280 ft

Quick answer: 1 chain = 66 feet exactly. Formula: feet = chains x 66. A surveyor's or Gunter's chain has 100 links and also equals 22 yards or 4 rods; 10 chains = 1 furlong and 80 chains = 1 mile.

Chains, feet, yards, rods, and miles

UnitEquivalent
1 link0.66 ft
10 links6.6 ft
0.5 chain33 ft
1 chain66 ft
1 chain100 links
1 chain22 yd
1 chain4 rods
2 chains132 ft
3 chains198 ft
5 chains330 ft
10 chains660 ft
10 chains1 furlong
20 chains1,320 ft
40 chains0.5 mile
80 chains1 mile

This page uses the surveyor's chain, also called Gunter's chain. A Gunter's chain has 100 links, so links to feet conversion uses 1 link = 0.66 feet. If a source uses chain as a local or historical term, confirm that it means the 66-foot survey chain before relying on the conversion.

Related conversions to try next

Length convertersBrowse metric, imperial, nautical, and survey length units.Feet to metersChange the feet result into meters after a survey chain conversion.Yards to feetCompare chains with the 22-yard relationship.Miles to feetCheck the 80-chain mile relationship.Feet to inchesChange feet to inches when the chain result needs a smaller unit.
FAQ8 common questions for this calculator.

FAQs

How do I convert chains to feet?+

Use this formula: ft = chain × 66. Enter the chain value and the calculator applies the relationship immediately.

How many ft are in 1 chain?+

1 chain equals 66 ft.

What is 10 chain in ft?+

10 chain equals 660 ft. The displayed result may be rounded, while the calculator keeps full precision internally.

Can I convert feet back to chains?+

Yes. Use Swap in the converter to reverse the units and calculate ft to chain.

Is a chain the same as a surveyor's chain?+

In this converter, chain means the surveyor's chain, also known as Gunter's chain. It equals exactly 66 feet, 22 yards, or 4 rods.

What is the chains to feet equation?+

The equation is feet = chains x 66. For example, 20 chains x 66 = 1,320 feet.

How do I convert chains to feet in Excel?+

If the chains value is in cell A1, use the Excel formula =A1*66 to convert chains to feet.

How do links convert to feet in a survey chain?+

A Gunter's chain has 100 links. Since 1 chain equals 66 feet, 1 link equals 0.66 feet and 10 links equals 6.6 feet.

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How to use the Chains to Feet Converter

Convert chains to feet with a survey measurement conversion calculator. 1 chain = 66 ft, 10 chains = 660 ft, and 80 chains = 1 mile, with links, rods, yards, Excel formula, and chart. Use the instant result for the chains to feet conversion, then check the common-value table, reverse link, and unit notes before copying the answer.

  1. 1

    Enter Chains

    Type the chains value you want to convert. Decimal values work when you need a partial unit.

  2. 2

    Read Feet

    Use the main result for the exact feet value, then scan the common-value table for nearby reference points.

  3. 3

    Confirm Chains to Feet

    Confirm the chains to feet unit symbols before using the number in a report, product listing, invoice, or assignment.

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