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 .500

Roller Width (W)

N/A 0.305

Roller Diameter (D)

N/A 0.335

Riv. End to Center Line (A)

N/A 0.868

Conn. End to Center Line (B)

N/A 0.908

Link Plate Height (H)

N/A 0.465

Link Plate Thickness (T)

N/A 0.058

Pin Diameter (E)

N/A 0.175

Avg. Ultimate Strength

N/A 12,130 lb

Avg. Weight

N/A 1.31 lb/ft

Applications Served

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