Convert Chinese Foot to Shackle - Free Calculator
Fast, accurate all length conversions conversion calculator. Convert chinese foot to shackle instantly with precise results.
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How to Convert Chinese Foot to Shackle
Use this free online calculator to convert Chinese Foot to Shackle instantly. This all length conversions conversion tool provides accurate results for all your measurement needs.
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Chinese Foot to Shackle Conversion Formula
To convert Chinese Foot to Shackle, multiply by 0.013542.
To convert Shackle back to Chinese Foot, divide by 0.013542 (or multiply by 73.8462).
About These Units
About Chinese Foot
The Chinese foot, known as 'chi' in Chinese, is a traditional unit of length that originated in ancient China over 3,000 years ago during the Shang dynasty. Originally based on the span of a human hand from thumb to forefinger, the chi has been adopted throughout East Asia. The modern Chinese foot varies by region: approximately 33.33 cm in mainland China, 37.15 cm in Hong Kong, and 30.30 cm in Taiwan.
About Shackle
The shackle is a traditional unit of length used for measuring the lengths of nautical cables and chains, especially anchor chains. Anchor chains are formed by using shackles to join short lengths of chain. When the anchor is dropped and the chain runs out, a seaman counting the number of shackles can report the total length of chain deployed. The size of the unit therefore varied somewhat, depending on the length of the short chains used. In Britain, the unit became standardized in the 16th century at 12.5 fathoms (75 feet or 22.86 meters). In 1949, the Royal Navy adopted a length of 15 fathoms, which is 90 feet or 27.432 meters; this brought the British shackle in line with the U.S. unit, which is usually called the shot.
Chinese Foot to Shackle Conversion Table
| Chinese Foot | Shackle | Shackle | Chinese Foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.354e-3 | 0.1 | 7.3846 |
| 0.5 | 6.771e-3 | 0.5 | 36.9231 |
| 1 | 0.013542 | 1 | 73.8462 |
| 2 | 0.027083 | 2 | 147.6923 |
| 5 | 0.067708 | 5 | 369.2308 |
| 10 | 0.135417 | 10 | 738.4615 |
| 20 | 0.270833 | 20 | 1476.92 |
| 25 | 0.338542 | 25 | 1846.15 |
| 50 | 0.677083 | 50 | 3692.31 |
| 100 | 1.3542 | 100 | 7384.62 |
| 250 | 3.3854 | 250 | 18461.54 |
| 500 | 6.7708 | 500 | 36923.08 |
| 1000 | 13.5417 | 1000 | 73846.15 |
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