Convert chain to terameter
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to terameter [Tm], or Convert terameter to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Terameter
1 ch = 2.01168e-11 Tm
Example: convert 15 ch to Tm:
15 ch = 15 × 2.01168e-11 Tm = 3.01752e-10 Tm
Chain to Terameter 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.
Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.