Shaku to Chains Converter

1 shaku (尺) equals 0.015063544054 chains (ch).

Quick answer

  • 1 shaku = 0.01506354405 chains
  • 1 chain = 66.38544 shaku
  • Formula: ch = 尺 ÷ 66.38544

1 shaku = 0.01506354405 chains

How to convert shaku to chains

ch = 尺 ÷ 66.38544

To convert shaku to chains, divide the number of shaku by 66.38544.

Example: 4 尺 to ch

  1. Start with the value in shaku: 4 尺.
  2. Divide by 66.38544: 4 ÷ 66.38544 = 0.06025417622.
  3. Result: 4 shaku = 0.06025417622 chains.

Going the other way, 1 chain = 66.38544 shaku, so to convert chains back to shaku you multiply by the same number. See chains to shaku.

Shaku to chains conversion table

Shaku (尺)Chains (ch)
1 尺 0.01506354405 ch
2 尺 0.03012708811 ch
3 尺 0.04519063216 ch
4 尺 0.06025417622 ch
5 尺 0.07531772027 ch
6 尺 0.09038126433 ch
7 尺 0.1054448084 ch
8 尺 0.1205083524 ch
9 尺 0.1355718965 ch
10 尺 0.1506354405 ch
100 尺 1.506354405 ch

What is a shaku?

The shaku is the Japanese foot, defined in 1891 as 10/33 m, about 30.3 cm.

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What is a chain?

The chain, or Gunter's chain, is a surveying unit equal to 66 feet, 22 yards, or 100 links.

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Frequently asked questions

How many chains are in a shaku?

One shaku is 0.01506354405 chains.

How many shaku are in a chain?

One chain is 66.38544 shaku.

What is the formula to convert shaku to chains?

ch = 尺 ÷ 66.38544.