⚓️ Anchor Scope & Chain Length Calculator

Calculate Anchor Scope and Chain Length with precision for safe anchoring operations

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Input Two Values

Enter two fields and press calculate

How to Use

Step 1: Enter Two Values Only

  • Length of Chain is in shackles. 1 shackle = 27.432 meters.
  • Anchor Scope = (Length of Chain / Water Depth).
  • Water Depth is measured in meters.

Step 2: Click Calculate

  • Click the “Calculate” button to determine the missing value.

Example:

Input a water depth of 25 meters and scope of 7 then press "Calculate". The calculated chain length is 6.38 shackles.

Note:

  • Enter any two fields to compute the third.
  • Press Calculate after entering or modifying any value.
  • All values must be greater than zero.