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 1.250

Roller Width (W)

N/A 0.770

Roller Diameter (D)

N/A 0.750

Riv. End to Center Line (A)

N/A 0.786

Conn. End to Center Line (B)

N/A 0.955

Link Plate Height (H)

N/A 1.040

Link Plate Thickness (T)

N/A 0.175

Pin Diameter (E)

N/A 0.401

Avg. Ultimate Strength

N/A 22,050 lb

Avg. Weight

N/A 2.43 lb/ft

Applications Served

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