The Chain is a historical unit of length used primarily in surveying, defined as 66 feet or 22 yards. It originates from the 17th century and has been used extensively for land measurement, particularly in the fields of forestry and agriculture, and in older property deeds.

What are the general uses of Chain?
Chains are mainly used in surveying for measuring distances and plotting land. This unit is particularly useful in agricultural planning, forestry management, and historical property descriptions where precise large-scale measurements are necessary.

How to measure Chain to Hath?
Hath = chains × 44
(Since 1 Chain = 66 feet and 1 Hath = 1.5 feet, 66 / 1.5 = 44)

Examples Chain to Hath Conversion
Suppose you have 5 Chains that you need to convert to Hath:
Hath = 5 ch × 44 = 220 hath
So, 5 Chains is equivalent to 220 Hath.

The Hath, also known as hand, cubit, or moolum, was an ancient unit of length in India, typically measuring about 18 inches (1.5 feet). It was used primarily in the regions of Mumbai and Bengal before becoming obsolete following the adoption of the metric system in the mid-20th century.

How to measure Hath to Chain?
Chains = Hath ÷ 44