Dekameter to Chain Converter
Convert Dekameter (dam) to Chain (ch) instantly. 1 dam = 0.497097 ch.
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1 dam = 0.497097 ch
Formula:
ch = dam × 0.4970969538With your value: 1 dam = 0.49709695 ch
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in dekameter so you can sanity-check the result.
Other Dekameter to Chain conversions
Dekameter to Chain Conversion Table
| Dekameter (dam) | Chain (ch) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.248548 |
| 1 | 0.497097 |
| 2 | 0.994194 |
| 5 | 2.485485 |
| 10 | 4.97097 |
| 15 | 7.456454 |
| 20 | 9.941939 |
| 25 | 12.427424 |
| 50 | 24.854848 |
| 100 | 49.709695 |
| 250 | 124.274238 |
| 500 | 248.548477 |
| 1000 | 497.096954 |
Chain to Dekameter Conversion Table
| Chain (ch) | Dekameter (dam) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.00584 |
| 1 | 2.01168 |
| 2 | 4.02336 |
| 5 | 10.0584 |
| 10 | 20.1168 |
| 15 | 30.1752 |
| 20 | 40.2336 |
| 25 | 50.292 |
| 50 | 100.584 |
| 100 | 201.168 |
| 250 | 502.92 |
| 500 | 1,005.84 |
| 1000 | 2,011.68 |
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.
Dekameter (dam)
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 Dekameter to Chain
To convert from Dekameter (dam) to Chain (ch), multiply the value by 0.4970969538.
Formula: ch = dam × 0.4970969538
Reverse: dam = ch × 2.01168
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Dekameter. For example: 5 dam
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.4970969538
- The result is: 2.485485 ch
About Dekameter
The dekameter (dam) is a unit of distance and length. One dekameter equals 10 metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other length unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
Common uses: length calculations, engineering and science, education.
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 Dekameter?
There are exactly 0.4970969538 Chain in 1 Dekameter. This means the conversion factor from Dekameter to Chain is 0.4970969538.
What is the formula to convert Dekameter to Chain?
The formula to convert Dekameter to Chain is: ch = dam × 0.4970969538. For example, to convert 10 Dekameter to Chain, you would multiply 10 by 0.4970969538.
What is a Dekameter?
The dekameter (dam) is a unit of distance and length. One dekameter equals 10 metres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other length unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.
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 Dekameter?
The Dekameter is commonly used in length calculations, engineering and science, education.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Dekameter to Chain converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/dekameter-to-chain