Chain to Mile Converter
1 ch = 0.012500 mi
FORMULA
1 ch = 0.012500 mi
CONVERSION TABLE
| Chain (ch) | Mile (mi) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 0.0125 mi |
| 5 ch | 0.0625 mi |
| 10 ch | 0.125 mi |
| 25 ch | 0.3125 mi |
| 50 ch | 0.625 mi |
| 100 ch | 1.25 mi |
| 250 ch | 3.125 mi |
| 500 ch | 6.25 mi |
| 1,000 ch | 12.5 mi |
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About Chain (ch)
The surveyor's chain, devised by Edmund Gunter in 1620, measures exactly 66 feet (20.1168 meters) and consists of 100 links. Ten chains make a furlong, and an acre is defined as one chain by one furlong. The chain was the standard land survey tool across the British Empire and shaped property boundaries still in use today.
About Mile (mi)
The statute mile equals exactly 5,280 feet (1,609.344 meters) and remains the primary road distance unit in the United States, the United Kingdom, and a handful of other countries. Its name derives from the Latin 'mille passus' meaning a thousand paces, reflecting its origin as 1,000 double steps of a Roman legionary.
How to Convert Chain to Mile
The conversion formula is: 1 ch = 0.012500 mi. To convert from Chain (ch) to Mile (mi), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
FAQ
How many Mile in 1 Chain?
1 Chain (ch) equals 0.012500 Mile (mi).
How to convert Chain to Mile?
Multiply the Chain value by 0.012500 to get the equivalent in Mile. Formula: 1 ch = 0.012500 mi
What is the formula for Chain to Mile conversion?
1 ch = 0.012500 mi
Glossary
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Meter
The SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
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Mile
An imperial unit of length equal to 5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, or exactly 1.609344 kilometers.
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Foot
An imperial unit of length equal to 12 inches or exactly 0.3048 meters, subdivided into 12 inches.
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Inch
An imperial unit of length defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters or 1/12 of a foot.
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Kilometer
A metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters or approximately 0.621371 miles.