What is 100 chain [ch] to famn?
The converted value is:100 chain [ch] = 1130.1573033708 famn
Keep reading to learn how to Convert 100 chain [ch] to famn.
What is a Chain?
The chain (22 yards or 20.1168 m) was crucial in land surveying. Invented by Edmund Gunter in 1620, 10 square chains equal 1 acre. Modern surveyors still use 'chain' terminology.
What is a Famn?
A famn (Swedish fathom) measured 3 aln (1.781 m). Used for nautical depth sounding in the Baltic, it represented a man's outstretched arms. The term survives in Swedish maritime museums.
How to Convert 100 chain [ch] to famn
Use this conversion formula:
output = input × 11.3015730337 + (0)
100 chain [ch] = 1130.15730337 famn
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