Convert chain to mil
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to chain.
1 ch = 792000 mil, thou. To convert chain to mil, multiply the value by 792000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mil, thou = 1.26262626263e-06 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 = 792000 mil, thou
- 1 mil, thou = 1.26262626263e-06 ch
- 10 ch = 7920000 mil, thou
- 100 ch = 79200000 mil, thou
How to Convert Chain to Mil
1 ch = 792000 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 ch to mil, thou:
15 ch = 15 × 792000 mil, thou = 11880000 mil, thou
Chain to Mil Conversion Table
| chain | mil |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 792000 mil, thou |
| 2 ch | 1584000 mil, thou |
| 3 ch | 2376000 mil, thou |
| 5 ch | 3960000 mil, thou |
| 10 ch | 7920000 mil, thou |
| 20 ch | 15840000 mil, thou |
| 50 ch | 39600000 mil, thou |
| 100 ch | 79200000 mil, thou |
| 500 ch | 396000000 mil, thou |
| 1000 ch | 792000000 mil, thou |
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.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in mil?
1 chain (ch) = 792000 mil (mil, thou).
How do you convert chain to mil?
Multiply the chain value by 792000. For example, 25 ch × 792000 = 19800000 mil, thou.
What is 10 chain in mil?
10 ch = 7920000 mil, thou.
Which unit is larger, the chain or the mil?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 ch = 792000 mil, thou.