How to use this Nautical Miles (UK) to Chains (US survey) Converter π€
Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Nautical Miles (UK) to the units of Chains (US survey).
Enter the input Nautical Miles (UK) value in the text field.
The calculator converts the given Nautical Miles (UK) into Chains (US survey) in realtime β 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.
You may copy the resulting Chains (US survey) value using the Copy button.
To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
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.
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)
92.121ch
2 NM (UK)
184.2421ch
3 NM (UK)
276.3631ch
4 NM (UK)
368.4841ch
5 NM (UK)
460.6052ch
6 NM (UK)
552.7262ch
7 NM (UK)
644.8472ch
8 NM (UK)
736.9683ch
9 NM (UK)
829.0893ch
10 NM (UK)
921.2103ch
20 NM (UK)
1842.4206ch
50 NM (UK)
4606.0516ch
100 NM (UK)
9212.1032ch
1000 NM (UK)
92121.0322ch
10000 NM (UK)
921210.3219ch
100000 NM (UK)
9212103.2194ch
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)
1. What is the formula for converting Nautical Miles (UK) to Chains (US survey) in Length?
The formula to convert Nautical Miles (UK) to Chains (US survey) in Length is:
Nautical Miles (UK) / 0.010855284359985545
2. Is this tool free or paid?
This Length conversion tool, which converts Nautical Miles (UK) to Chains (US survey), is completely free to use.
3. How do I convert Length from Nautical Miles (UK) to Chains (US survey)?
To convert Length from Nautical Miles (UK) to Chains (US survey), you can use the following formula:
Nautical Miles (UK) / 0.010855284359985545
For example, if you have a value in Nautical Miles (UK), you substitute that value in place of Nautical Miles (UK) in the above formula, and solve the mathematical expression to get the equivalent value in Chains (US survey).