Convert chain to nautical league (UK)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)], or Convert nautical league (UK) to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Nautical League (Uk)
1 ch = 0.00361842105263158 NL (UK)
Example: convert 15 ch to NL (UK):
15 ch = 15 × 0.00361842105263158 NL (UK) = 0.0542763157894737 NL (UK)
Chain to Nautical League (Uk) 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.
Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.