# Chains to Yards (ch to yd)

Source: https://www.unitconvertercalculator.com/length/chains-to-yards/

**1 ch = 22 yd**

One chain equals exactly 22 yards. This is one of the defining relationships in the English measurement system: a cricket pitch is 1 chain (22 yards), and this length was deliberately chosen by Gunter to create clean relationships with furlongs, miles, and acres.

## Formula

Convert Chains to Yards

## Conversion Table

| Chains (ch) | Yards (yd) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ch | 2.2 yd |
| 0.25 ch | 5.5 yd |
| 0.5 ch | 11 yd |
| 1 ch | 22 yd |
| 2 ch | 44 yd |
| 5 ch | 110 yd |
| 10 ch | 220 yd |
| 20 ch | 440 yd |
| 40 ch | 880 yd |
| 80 ch | 1760 yd |
| 100 ch | 2200 yd |
| 200 ch | 4400 yd |
| 500 ch | 11000 yd |
| 1000 ch | 22000 yd |

## Units

### Chain (ch)

Exactly 66 feet or 4 rods (20.1168 m). Invented by Edmund Gunter for land surveying. 80 chains make one mile. Still used in US public land surveys.

### Yard (yd)

An imperial unit of length equal to 3 feet or 0.9144 meters. Used in American football, golf, and fabric measurement.

## Background

A cricket pitch is exactly 1 chain = 22 yards. A furlong (10 chains) is 220 yards. One mile (80 chains) is 1,760 yards. The 22-yard chain is one of the most recognizable measurements in cricket, where the pitch length has remained unchanged since the Laws of Cricket were codified in 1744.

## Good to Know

The 22-yard cricket pitch is probably the most famous surviving use of the chain. Every international cricket match in history has been played on a pitch exactly 1 chain long. It is the chain's most visible legacy in the modern world.

## FAQ

### How many yards are in 1 chain?

One chain equals exactly 22 yards. This is a defining relationship: 1 chain = 22 yards = 66 feet = 4 rods.

### How do I convert chains to yards?

Multiply the number of chains by 22. For example, 10 chains (1 furlong) = 220 yards. The conversion is exact.

### Why is a cricket pitch 22 yards?

The cricket pitch was set at 1 chain (22 yards) when the Laws of Cricket were formalized. The chain was already the standard surveying unit, so using exactly 1 chain for the pitch created a clean, standardized measurement.

## Non-Frequently Asked Questions

### Is a chain closer to a first down or a field goal?

A chain is 22 yards. A first down is 10 yards. A field goal can be from any distance. So a chain is slightly more than 2 first downs. On a football field, one chain is from the goal line to the 22-yard line. Cricket uses the same distance for its pitch.

### Can I measure fabric in chains?

A chain is 22 yards. A typical dress needs about 3-5 yards of fabric. So one chain of fabric would make 4-7 dresses. The fabric store would be very confused by your order, but mathematically it works.

### Is the 22-yard cricket pitch really one chain?

Yes, exactly. The cricket pitch was standardized at 1 chain (22 yards / 66 feet) and has been that length since at least the 1740s. It is the most famous surviving use of the chain as a measurement unit. Cricket kept the chain alive.

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## See Also

- [Yards to Chains](https://www.unitconvertercalculator.com/length/yards-to-chains/)