Convert chain to mile (statute)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to mile (statute) [mi (US)], or Convert mile (statute) to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Mile (Statute)
1 ch = 0.0124999750000003 mi (US)
Example: convert 15 ch to mi (US):
15 ch = 15 × 0.0124999750000003 mi (US) = 0.187499625000004 mi (US)
Chain to Mile (Statute) Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.