Convert gauge to chain

Learn how to convert 1 gauge to chain step by step.

Calculation Breakdown

Set up the equation

1.0 (g a u g e) = x (c h a i n)

Define the base values of the selected units in relation to the SI unit

(m e t e r)

Left side: 1.0 (g a u g e) = 1.435 (m e t e r) = 1.435 (m)

Right side: 1.0 (c h a i n) = 20.0 (m e t e r) = 20.0 (m)

Insert known values into the conversion equation to determine

x

1.0 (g a u g e) = x (c h a i n)

Insert known values =>

1.0 \times 1.435 \times (m e t e r) = x \times 20.0 \times (m e t e r)

Or

1.0 \cdot 1.435 \cdot (m) = x \cdot 20.0 \cdot (m)

Cancel SI units

1.0 \times 1.435 \cdot (m) = x \times 20.0 \times (m)

Conversion Equation

1.435 = x \times 20.0

Switch sides

x \times 20.0 = 1.435

Isolate

x

Multiply both sides by

(\frac{1.0}{20.0})

x \times 20.0 \times \frac{1.0}{20.0} = 1.435 \times \frac{1.0}{20.0}

Cancel

x \times 20.0 \times \frac{1.0}{20.0} = 1.435 \times \frac{1.0}{20.0}

Simplify

x = \frac{1.435}{20.0}

Solve

x

x = 0.07175 = 7.175 \times 10^{- 2}

Conversion Equation

1.0 (g a u g e) = 7.175 \times 10^{- 2} (c h a i n)

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