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 .375

Roller Width (W)

N/A 0.225

Roller Diameter (D)

N/A 0.250

Riv. End to Center Line (A)

N/A 0.253

Conn. End to Center Line (B)

N/A 0.291

Link Plate Height (H)

N/A 0.325

Link Plate Thickness (T)

N/A 0.050

Pin Diameter (E)

N/A 0.129

Avg. Ultimate Strength

N/A 2,250 lb

Avg. Weight

N/A 0.28 lb/ft

Applications Served

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