Cubit to Chain Converter
Convert Cubit (cubit) to Chain (ch) instantly. 1 cubit = 0.022727 ch.
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1 cubit = 0.022727 ch
Formula:
ch = cubit × 0.0227272727With your value: 1 cubit = 0.02272727 ch
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in cubit so you can sanity-check the result.
Other Cubit to Chain conversions
Cubit to Chain Conversion Table
| Cubit (cubit) | Chain (ch) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.011364 |
| 1 | 0.022727 |
| 2 | 0.045455 |
| 5 | 0.113636 |
| 10 | 0.227273 |
| 15 | 0.340909 |
| 20 | 0.454545 |
| 25 | 0.568182 |
| 50 | 1.136364 |
| 100 | 2.272727 |
| 250 | 5.681818 |
| 500 | 11.363636 |
| 1000 | 22.727273 |
Chain to Cubit Conversion Table
| Chain (ch) | Cubit (cubit) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 22 |
| 1 | 44 |
| 2 | 88 |
| 5 | 220 |
| 10 | 440 |
| 15 | 660 |
| 20 | 880 |
| 25 | 1,100 |
| 50 | 2,200 |
| 100 | 4,400 |
| 250 | 11,000 |
| 500 | 22,000 |
| 1000 | 44,000 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Cubit (cubit)
Length
Traceable to the metre, defined by fixing the speed of light in vacuum at 299 792 458 m/s. Imperial lengths derive from the 1959 international yard (0.9144 m exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Chain (ch)
Length
Traceable to the metre, defined by fixing the speed of light in vacuum at 299 792 458 m/s. Imperial lengths derive from the 1959 international yard (0.9144 m exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Cubit to Chain
To convert from Cubit (cubit) to Chain (ch), multiply the value by 0.0227272727.
Formula: ch = cubit × 0.0227272727
Reverse: cubit = ch × 44
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Cubit. For example: 5 cubit
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.0227272727
- The result is: 0.113636 ch
About Cubit
The cubit is an ancient unit measured from elbow to fingertip, commonly standardised at about 45.7 cm. It appears throughout ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian and biblical texts.
Common uses: archaeology, biblical studies, history of measurement.
About Chain
Gunter's chain equals 66 feet (20.1168 m) and underpins the US Public Land Survey System: 10 square chains make one acre.
Common uses: land surveying, cadastral records, cricket pitch length.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Chain are in 1 Cubit?
There are exactly 0.0227272727 Chain in 1 Cubit. This means the conversion factor from Cubit to Chain is 0.0227272727.
What is the formula to convert Cubit to Chain?
The formula to convert Cubit to Chain is: ch = cubit × 0.0227272727. For example, to convert 10 Cubit to Chain, you would multiply 10 by 0.0227272727.
What is a Cubit?
The cubit is an ancient unit measured from elbow to fingertip, commonly standardised at about 45.7 cm. It appears throughout ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian and biblical texts.
What is a Chain?
Gunter's chain equals 66 feet (20.1168 m) and underpins the US Public Land Survey System: 10 square chains make one acre.
What are the common uses of Cubit?
The Cubit is commonly used in archaeology, biblical studies, history of measurement.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Cubit to Chain converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/cubit-to-chain