Convert Chain (ch) to Aln (aln) instantly.
Chain to Aln conversion
1 Chain (ch) = 33.879341 Aln (aln). To convert Chain to Aln, multiply the value by 33.879341.
| Chain (ch) | Aln (aln) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33.879341 |
| 2 | 67.758683 |
| 5 | 169.39671 |
| 10 | 338.79341 |
| 25 | 846.98353 |
| 50 | 1693.9671 |
| 100 | 3387.9341 |
| 1000 | 33879.341 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Aln are in one Chain?
One Chain (ch) equals 33.879341 Aln (aln).
How do I convert Chain to Aln?
To convert Chain to Aln, multiply the value by 33.879341.
What is 10 Chain in Aln?
10 Chain = 338.79341 Aln.
About these units
Chain (ch)
A chain is equal to 66 feet or 4 rods, and it was standardized by surveyor Edmund Gunter in the 17th century. "Gunter's chain," consisting of 100 metal links, became the backbone of land surveying in the English-speaking world for centuries. Its convenience stems from simple arithmetic: 10 square chains make an acre, making land area calculations straightforward. Railroads, farmland, and city parcels across the United States and the Commonwealth nations were once laid out using chains, so the unit appears in countless historical records. Even today, some legal property descriptions still reference chain-based measurements, making the unit relevant for modern surveyors who interpret old maps. Although high-precision digital equipment has replaced physical chains, the unit's structural role in land division ensures its lasting importance.
Aln (aln)
The aln was a traditional Swedish unit of length equal to roughly 59.4 cm, though its exact value varied slightly by region and period. It belongs to the broader family of "ell" measurements used across Europe, originally based on the length of a human forearm. The aln played a crucial role in Swedish commerce, especially in the textile industry, where cloth was measured by stretching it along standardized rods or boards marked in aln lengths. Because such goods were often woven locally and traded regionally, the aln helped regulate and unify commercial practices before the adoption of the metric system. Although obsolete today, the aln survives in historical texts, architectural references, and Scandinavian museum records. Understanding the aln helps scholars interpret pre-modern construction records, land measurements, and traditional clothing industries, revealing a great deal about everyday life in early Sweden.