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 1.50

Roller Width (W)

N/A 1.000

Roller Diameter (D)

N/A 1.00

Riv. End to Center Line (A)

N/A 1.059

Conn. End to Center Line (B)

N/A 1.256

Link Plate Height (H)

N/A 1.315

Link Plate Thickness (T)

N/A 0.219

Pin Diameter (E)

N/A 0.576

Avg. Ultimate Strength

N/A 36,830 lb

Avg. Weight

N/A 4.47 lb/ft

Applications Served

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