Nautical Miles (UK) to Chains (US survey) Converter

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

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

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

Length(Chains (US survey)) = Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) / 0.010855284359985545

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

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a British naval vessel travels 100 nautical miles (UK) to reach its destination.
Convert this distance from nautical miles (UK) to Chains (US survey).

Answer:

Given:

The length in nautical miles (uk) is:

Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) = 100

Formula:

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

Length(Chains (US survey)) = Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) / 0.010855284359985545

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) = 100 in the above formula.

Length(Chains (US survey)) = 100 / 0.010855284359985545

Length(Chains (US survey)) = 9212.1032

Final Answer:

Therefore, 100 NM (UK) is equal to 9212.1032 ch.

The length is 9212.1032 ch, in chains (us survey).

2

Consider that a sailing regatta covers a course of 75 nautical miles (UK).
Convert this distance from nautical miles (UK) to Chains (US survey).

Answer:

Given:

The length in nautical miles (uk) is:

Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) = 75

Formula:

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

Length(Chains (US survey)) = Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) / 0.010855284359985545

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Nautical Miles (UK)) = 75 in the above formula.

Length(Chains (US survey)) = 75 / 0.010855284359985545

Length(Chains (US survey)) = 6909.0774

Final Answer:

Therefore, 75 NM (UK) is equal to 6909.0774 ch.

The length is 6909.0774 ch, in chains (us survey).

Nautical Miles (UK) to Chains (US survey) Conversion Table

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

Nautical Miles (UK) (NM (UK))Chains (US survey) (ch)
0 NM (UK)0 ch
1 NM (UK)92.121 ch
2 NM (UK)184.2421 ch
3 NM (UK)276.3631 ch
4 NM (UK)368.4841 ch
5 NM (UK)460.6052 ch
6 NM (UK)552.7262 ch
7 NM (UK)644.8472 ch
8 NM (UK)736.9683 ch
9 NM (UK)829.0893 ch
10 NM (UK)921.2103 ch
20 NM (UK)1842.4206 ch
50 NM (UK)4606.0516 ch
100 NM (UK)9212.1032 ch
1000 NM (UK)92121.0322 ch
10000 NM (UK)921210.3219 ch
100000 NM (UK)9212103.2194 ch

Nautical Miles (UK)

A nautical mile (UK) is a unit of length used in maritime and aviation contexts. One nautical mile is equivalent to 1,852 meters or approximately 1.15078 miles.

The nautical mile is defined based on the Earth's circumference and is equal to one minute of latitude.

Nautical miles are used worldwide for navigation at sea and in the air. They are particularly important for charting courses and distances in maritime and aviation industries, ensuring consistency and accuracy in navigation.

Chains (US survey)

A chain (US survey) is a unit of length used primarily in land surveying in the United States. One US survey chain is equivalent to exactly 66 feet or approximately 20.1168 meters.

The US survey chain is defined as 66 feet, based on historical surveying practices and used for measuring and plotting land.

Chains (US survey) are used in land surveying for tasks such as property measurement, land division, and mapping in the United States. This unit ensures consistency and accuracy in surveying and land measurement activities.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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