Chains to Miles Converter

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How to use this Chains to Miles Converter πŸ€”

Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Chains to the units of Miles.

Chains to Miles Converter | ch to mi
  1. Enter the input Chains value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Chains into Miles in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Miles label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Miles value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Miles value using the Copy button.
  4. To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
  5. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

What is the Formula to convert Chains to Miles?

The formula to convert given length from Chains to Miles is:

Length(Miles) = Length(Chains) / 80

Substitute the given value of length in chains, i.e., Length(Chains) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the length in miles, i.e., Length(Miles).

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a farmer's field is 20 chains long.
Convert this distance from chains to Miles.

Answer:

Given:

The length in chains is:

Length(Chains) = 20

Formula:

The formula to convert length from chains to miles is:

Length(Miles) = Length(Chains) / 80

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Chains) = 20 in the above formula.

Length(Miles) = 20 / 80

Length(Miles) = 0.25

Final Answer:

Therefore, 20 ch is equal to 0.25 mi.

The length is 0.25 mi, in miles.

2

Consider that a surveyor measures a plot of land that is 15 chains in length.
Convert this distance from chains to Miles.

Answer:

Given:

The length in chains is:

Length(Chains) = 15

Formula:

The formula to convert length from chains to miles is:

Length(Miles) = Length(Chains) / 80

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Chains) = 15 in the above formula.

Length(Miles) = 15 / 80

Length(Miles) = 0.1875

Final Answer:

Therefore, 15 ch is equal to 0.1875 mi.

The length is 0.1875 mi, in miles.

Chains to Miles Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Chains to Miles.

Chains (ch)Miles (mi)
0 ch0 mi
1 ch0.0125 mi
2 ch0.025 mi
3 ch0.0375 mi
4 ch0.05 mi
5 ch0.0625 mi
6 ch0.075 mi
7 ch0.0875 mi
8 ch0.1 mi
9 ch0.1125 mi
10 ch0.125 mi
20 ch0.25 mi
50 ch0.625 mi
100 ch1.25 mi
1000 ch12.5 mi
10000 ch125 mi
100000 ch1250 mi

Chains

A chain is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying and agriculture. One chain is equivalent to 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.

The chain is defined as 66 feet, which is historically based on the length of a chain used in surveying practices and land measurement.

Chains are commonly used in land surveying for measuring distances, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. The unit is useful for tasks such as plotting and dividing land and has historical significance in the development of surveying techniques.

Miles

A mile (symbol: mi or m) is a unit of length commonly used in the United States and the United Kingdom. One mile is equal to 1.60934 kilometers.

The mile originated from the Roman mile, which was 1,000 paces. The current definition of a mile is based on the international agreement and equals exactly 1,609.344 meters.

Miles are mainly used to measure distances in the United States and the United Kingdom, especially for road systems. While most of the world uses kilometers, the mile remains prevalent in these countries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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