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Convert chain [ch] to mile (US survey) [mi]
Please provide values below to Convert chain [ch] to mile (US survey) [mi], or vice versa.
What is a Chain?
The chain (22 yards or 20.1168 m) was crucial in land surveying. Invented by Edmund Gunter in 1620, 10 square chains equal 1 acre. Modern surveyors still use 'chain' terminology.
What is a US Survey Mile?
The US survey mile (∼5,280.01 feet) was used in the Public Land Survey System. Slightly longer than statute miles, it's being phased out in favor of international standards.
chain [ch] to mile (US survey) [mi] Conversion Table
| chain [ch] | mile (US survey) [mi] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 chain [ch] | 0.00012499975 mile (US survey) [mi] |
| 0.1 chain [ch] | 0.0012499975 mile (US survey) [mi] |
| 1 chain [ch] | 0.012499975 mile (US survey) [mi] |
| 2 chain [ch] | 0.02499995 mile (US survey) [mi] |
| 3 chain [ch] | 0.037499925 mile (US survey) [mi] |
| 5 chain [ch] | 0.062499875 mile (US survey) [mi] |
| 10 chain [ch] | 0.12499975 mile (US survey) [mi] |
| 20 chain [ch] | 0.2499995 mile (US survey) [mi] |
| 50 chain [ch] | 0.62499875 mile (US survey) [mi] |
| 100 chain [ch] | 1.2499975 mile (US survey) [mi] |
| 1000 chain [ch] | 12.499975 mile (US survey) [mi] |
How to Convert chain [ch] to mile (US survey) [mi]
1 chain [ch] = 0.012499975 mile (US survey) [mi]
1 mile (US survey) [mi] = 80.000160000318 chain [ch]
Example: convert 15 chain [ch] to mile (US survey) [mi]:
15 × 0.012499975 = 0.187499625 mile (US survey) [mi]