Miles (US survey) to Chains Converter

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Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Miles (US survey) to the units of Chains.

Miles (US survey) to Chains Converter | mi to ch
  1. Enter the input Miles (US survey) value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Miles (US survey) into Chains in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Chains label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Chains value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Chains 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 Miles (US survey) to Chains?

The formula to convert given length from Miles (US survey) to Chains is:

Length(Chains) = Length(Miles (US survey)) / 0.012499973999036011

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

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a cross-country road trip covers 2,000 miles (US survey).
Convert this distance from miles (US survey) to Chains.

Answer:

Given:

The length in miles (us survey) is:

Length(Miles (US survey)) = 2000

Formula:

The formula to convert length from miles (us survey) to chains is:

Length(Chains) = Length(Miles (US survey)) / 0.012499973999036011

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Miles (US survey)) = 2000 in the above formula.

Length(Chains) = 2000 / 0.012499973999036011

Length(Chains) = 160000.3328

Final Answer:

Therefore, 2000 mi is equal to 160000.3328 ch.

The length is 160000.3328 ch, in chains.

2

Consider that a long-distance bike ride spans 100 miles (US survey).
Convert this distance from miles (US survey) to Chains.

Answer:

Given:

The length in miles (us survey) is:

Length(Miles (US survey)) = 100

Formula:

The formula to convert length from miles (us survey) to chains is:

Length(Chains) = Length(Miles (US survey)) / 0.012499973999036011

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Miles (US survey)) = 100 in the above formula.

Length(Chains) = 100 / 0.012499973999036011

Length(Chains) = 8000.0166

Final Answer:

Therefore, 100 mi is equal to 8000.0166 ch.

The length is 8000.0166 ch, in chains.

Miles (US survey) to Chains Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Miles (US survey) to Chains.

Miles (US survey) (mi)Chains (ch)
0 mi0 ch
1 mi80.0002 ch
2 mi160.0003 ch
3 mi240.0005 ch
4 mi320.0007 ch
5 mi400.0008 ch
6 mi480.001 ch
7 mi560.0012 ch
8 mi640.0013 ch
9 mi720.0015 ch
10 mi800.0017 ch
20 mi1600.0033 ch
50 mi4000.0083 ch
100 mi8000.0166 ch
1000 mi80000.1664 ch
10000 mi800001.6641 ch
100000 mi8000016.6407 ch

Miles (US survey)

A mile (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying in the United States. One US survey mile is defined as exactly 5,280 feet or approximately 1,609.347 meters.

The US survey mile is used in land measurement and mapping, differing slightly from the international mile, which is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.

US survey miles are utilized primarily in the United States for property measurement, land surveying, and other applications requiring precise distance measurement. This unit ensures consistency and accuracy in surveying and mapping activities.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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