British standard chains are also known as metric chains. They are similar to ANSI chains in that the pitch is based on fractions of an inch, but they are different in some key dimensions. Dimensions are given in inches.
Unit of Measure

Specifications

Drawing

N/A Dimensions<!--British Standard Chains-->

Pitch (P)

N/A 0.236

Roller Width (W)

N/A 0.110

Roller Diameter (D)

N/A 0.157

Riv. End to Center Line (A)

N/A 0.124

Conn. End to Center Line (B)

N/A 0.179

Link Plate Height (H)

N/A 0.198

Link Plate Thickness (T)

N/A 0.024

Pin Diameter (E)

N/A 0.072

Avg. Ultimate Strength

N/A 730 lb

Avg. Weight

N/A 0.09 lb/ft

Applications Served

N/A automotive industry conveyors heavy duty conveyors packaging poultry processing steel mills