A surveyor's chain is 66 feet.
Chains to Ronnameters Converter — ch to Rm
Convert Chain (ch) to Ronnameter (Rm) using the exact conversion factor (1 chain = 2.01168e-26 ronnameter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Chains to Ronnameters converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Ronnameter is 1e+27 meter units.
Result = input x 20.1168 / 1e+27.
Length uses the meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Chains to Ronnameters
Chain and Ronnameter both measure length. Specifically: A surveyor's chain is 66 feet, and ronnameter is 1e+27 meter units.
Formula
ronnameters = chains × 2.01168e-26
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 chain equals 20.1168 base units, and 1 ronnameter equals 1e+27 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct chain-to-ronnameter factor of 2.01168e-26.
Simple example
1 ch × 2.01168e-26 = 2.01168e-26 Rm
1 chain = 2.01168e-26 ronnameters.
Real-world example
10 ch × 2.01168e-26 = 2.01168e-25 Rm
10 chains = 2.01168e-25 ronnameters.
Conversion table
| Chain (ch) | Ronnameter (Rm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 2.01168e-26 Rm |
| 5 ch | 1.00584e-25 Rm |
| 10 ch | 2.01168e-25 Rm |
| 21.0975 ch | 4.244142e-25 Rm |
| 42.195 ch | 8.488284e-25 Rm |
| 100 ch | 2.01168e-24 Rm |
Reverse conversion: Ronnameter to Chain
2.01168e-26 Rm × 4.97097e+25 = 1 ch
2.01168e-26 ronnameters = 1 chain.
chains = ronnameters × 4.97097e+25
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Ronnameter to Chain.
Understanding the Chain (ch)
A surveyor's chain is 66 feet.
Understanding the Ronnameter (Rm)
Ronnameter is 1e+27 meter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many ronnameters are in 1 chain?
1 chain equals 2.01168e-26 ronnameters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert chain to ronnameter?
Multiply the chain value by 2.01168e-26. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert ronnameter back to chain?
Use the reverse factor: 1 ronnameter equals 4.97097e+25 chains. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a chain?
Chain (ch) is a unit of length.
What is a ronnameter?
Ronnameter (Rm) is a unit of length.
Is the chain to ronnameter conversion exact?
Yes. Both chain and ronnameter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 2.01168e-26 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.