Chain Length Calculator
Calculate how much wire you need to make a chain of a given length. Accounts for link size, wire gauge, and link pattern complexity.
Inputs
in
mm
mm
Results
Wire Needed
97.4 in
Wire Needed
8.1 ft
Links Needed164
Wire Per Link15.08 mm
Link Outer Diameter5.6 mm
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the desired finished chain length in inches.
- Input the individual link length and width in millimeters.
- Set the link wire diameter to account for overlap in the count.
- Review the total link count and wire length needed to fabricate the chain.
- Add 5-10% extra wire length to account for forming and finishing losses.
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