Chain To Millimeter Converter

(chain to mm² converter)

Convert Square Chain to Square Millimeter


Effortlessly Convert from Chains to Millimeters Squared


(Last Updated On: 2024-04-12)

Discover the precision of converting square chains to square millimeters with our user-friendly tool. Spark your curiosity and simplify your calculations with our Square Chain to Square Millimeter Converter.

What are Chain and Millimeter

Definition of Chain

A chain is a unit of length that was commonly used in older surveying systems. It measures 66 feet or 22 yards (20.1168 meters). The chain was divided into 100 links, which were used for measuring land. When referring to area, a square chain is the area of a square with sides of one chain in length, equivalent to 4,356 square feet or 404.6856 square meters.

Definition of Millimeter

A millimeter is a metric unit of linear measurement that is one-thousandth of a meter (0.001 meter). It is a small measurement often used in engineering and manufacturing for detailed dimensions. When considering area, a square millimeter (mm²) is a unit of area equal to a square measuring one millimeter on each side, typically used for small surfaces or cross-sectional areas.

Chain to Millimeter Conversion Table

Square Chain Square Millimeter (mm²)
0.0001 4046.85642
0.001 40468.5642
0.01 404685.642
0.1 4046856.42
1 40468564.2
10 404685642
100 4046856420
1000 40468564200
10000 404685642000
100000 4046856420000

Conversion of Chain to Millimeter

1 square chain = 4,046,856.42 square millimeters
1 square millimeter = 2.4711e-7 square chains

Example 1:
Convert 1 square chain to square millimeters:
1 square chain = 1 × 4,046,856.42 mm² = 4,046,856.42 mm²

Example 2:
Convert 0.5 square chains to square millimeters:
0.5 square chain = 0.5 × 4,046,856.42 mm² = 2,023,428.21 mm²

History of Chain and Millimeter

The Square Chain to Square Millimeter Converter is a modern tool reflecting the transition from imperial to metric units. Historically, chains were used in land surveying, especially in the UK and the US. The converter emerged as metrication gained global acceptance, facilitating easy conversion for land area measurements in sectors like agriculture, real estate, and surveying.

How to use Chain to Millimeter Converter

Real Life Applications of Chain to Millimeter

Learn how the Square Chain to Square Millimeter Converter brings practical value to varied fields, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in area conversions.

Solved Examples chain to mm²

Example 1:
Convert 2 square chains to square millimeters:
2 square chains = 2 × 4,046,856.42 mm² = 8,093,712.84 mm²

Example 2:
Convert 0.25 square chains to square millimeters:
0.25 square chains = 0.25 × 4,046,856.42 mm² = 1,011,714.105 mm²

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a square chain?
A square chain is a unit of area measurement that equals a square with each side measuring one chain in length, commonly used in land surveying.
How many square millimeters are there in one square chain?
There are exactly 4,046,856.42 square millimeters in one square chain.
Can I convert square millimeters back to square chains with this tool?
Yes, our converter also allows for the reverse conversion from square millimeters to square chains.