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Convert Miles to Chains

Miles




Chains


How to use this Miles to Chains Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given Miles value from Miles units to Chains units.

  1. Enter the input Miles value in the text field.
  2. The given Miles is converted to Chains in realtime ⌚ using the formula, and displayed under the Chains label.
  3. You may copy the resulting Chains value using the Copy button.

Formula

To convert given length from Miles to Chains, use the following formula.

Chains = Miles / 0.012500000150876

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Miles to Chains Conversion Table

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

Miles (mi)Chains (ch)
0 mi0 ch
1 mi80 ch
2 mi160 ch
3 mi240 ch
4 mi320 ch
5 mi400 ch
6 mi480 ch
7 mi560 ch
8 mi640 ch
9 mi720 ch
10 mi800 ch
20 mi1600 ch
50 mi4000 ch
100 mi7999.9999 ch
1000 mi79999.999 ch
10000 mi799999.9903 ch
100000 mi7999999.9034 ch

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.

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.