Convert aln to chain
Please provide values below to convert aln [aln] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to aln.
How to Convert Aln to Chain
1 aln = 0.0295165124572497 ch
Example: convert 15 aln to ch:
15 aln = 15 × 0.0295165124572497 ch = 0.442747686858745 ch
Aln to Chain Conversion Table
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Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.
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.