Convert mile to chain
Please provide values below to convert mile [mi, mi(Int)] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to mile.
How to Convert Mile to Chain
1 mi, mi(Int) = 80 ch
Example: convert 15 mi, mi(Int) to ch:
15 mi, mi(Int) = 15 × 80 ch = 1200 ch
Mile to Chain Conversion Table
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Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.