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Length/Distance | Convert from chain [Ramsden, engineer] to douzieme [print] |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (chain [Ramsden, engineer]) The Ramsden chain is quite different to the Gunter chain. The Ramsden chain was commonly used by American surveyors. It equals approximately 100 feet and is also known as the engineer's chain. Unit Definition (douzieme [print]) The douzième is a traditional unit of distance used in watchmaking. The word is French for "twelfth," and a douzième is equal to 1/12 Swiss ligne, about 188 micrometers (microns) or 7.4 mils.
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