Convert chain to nautical mile (UK)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)], or Convert nautical mile (UK) to chain.
1 ch = 0.0108552631579 NM (UK). To convert chain to nautical mile (UK), multiply the value by 0.0108552631579; to go the other way, divide by it (1 NM (UK) = 92.1212121212 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 = 0.0108552631579 NM (UK)
- 1 NM (UK) = 92.1212121212 ch
- 10 ch = 0.108552631579 NM (UK)
- 100 ch = 1.08552631579 NM (UK)
How to Convert Chain to Nautical Mile (Uk)
1 ch = 0.0108552631578947 NM (UK)
Example: convert 15 ch to NM (UK):
15 ch = 15 × 0.0108552631578947 NM (UK) = 0.162828947368421 NM (UK)
Chain to Nautical Mile (Uk) Conversion Table
| chain | nautical mile (UK) |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 0.0108552631579 NM (UK) |
| 2 ch | 0.0217105263158 NM (UK) |
| 3 ch | 0.0325657894737 NM (UK) |
| 5 ch | 0.0542763157895 NM (UK) |
| 10 ch | 0.108552631579 NM (UK) |
| 20 ch | 0.217105263158 NM (UK) |
| 50 ch | 0.542763157895 NM (UK) |
| 100 ch | 1.08552631579 NM (UK) |
| 500 ch | 5.42763157895 NM (UK) |
| 1000 ch | 10.8552631579 NM (UK) |
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 Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is an obsolete unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in nautical mile (UK)?
1 chain (ch) = 0.0108552631579 nautical mile (UK) (NM (UK)).
How do you convert chain to nautical mile (UK)?
Multiply the chain value by 0.0108552631579. For example, 25 ch × 0.0108552631579 = 0.271381578947 NM (UK).
What is 10 chain in nautical mile (UK)?
10 ch = 0.108552631579 NM (UK).
Which unit is larger, the chain or the nautical mile (UK)?
The nautical mile (UK) is the larger unit: 1 ch equals only 0.0108552631579 NM (UK).