Back to Home
Chain to Shot
Convert measurements between Chain and Shot.
Common conversions
100ch = 40000 shot
500ch = 200000 shot
1000ch = 400000 shot
2400ch = 960000 shot
3200ch = 1.28e+6 shot
5500ch = 2.20e+6 shot
Conversion formula from Chain to Shot
1 Chain = 400 Shot
The chain is a traditional British unit of length, equal to 22 yards or 20.1168 meters.
The shot is a unit of length used in nautical contexts, equal to 15 fathoms or 27.432 meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a chain?
It is a traditional British unit of length, equal to 22 yards.
Where is the chain used?
It is used in surveying and land measurement in English-speaking countries.
What is a shot?
It is a unit of length used in nautical contexts, equal to 15 fathoms or 27.432 meters.
Where is the shot used?
It is used in navigation to measure anchor chain lengths.