Convert chain to mile (statute)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to mile (statute) [mi (US)], or Convert mile (statute) to chain.
1 ch = 0.012499975 mi (US). To convert chain to mile (statute), multiply the value by 0.012499975; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mi (US) = 80.0001600003 ch). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch = 0.012499975 mi (US)
- 1 mi (US) = 80.0001600003 ch
- 10 ch = 0.12499975 mi (US)
- 100 ch = 1.2499975 mi (US)
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
| chain | mile (statute) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 0.012499975 mi (US) |
| 2 ch | 0.02499995 mi (US) |
| 3 ch | 0.037499925 mi (US) |
| 5 ch | 0.062499875 mi (US) |
| 10 ch | 0.12499975 mi (US) |
| 20 ch | 0.2499995 mi (US) |
| 50 ch | 0.62499875 mi (US) |
| 100 ch | 1.2499975 mi (US) |
| 500 ch | 6.2499875 mi (US) |
| 1000 ch | 12.499975 mi (US) |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in mile (statute)?
1 chain (ch) = 0.012499975 mile (statute) (mi (US)).
How do you convert chain to mile (statute)?
Multiply the chain value by 0.012499975. For example, 25 ch × 0.012499975 = 0.312499375 mi (US).
What is 10 chain in mile (statute)?
10 ch = 0.12499975 mi (US).
Which unit is larger, the chain or the mile (statute)?
The mile (statute) is the larger unit: 1 ch equals only 0.012499975 mi (US).