Convert chain (US survey) to mil
Please provide values below to convert chain (US survey) [ch (US)] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to chain (US survey).
1 ch (US) = 792001.584004 mil, thou. To convert chain (US survey) to mil, multiply the value by 792001.584004; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mil, thou = 1.26262373737e-06 ch (US)). 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 (US) = 792001.584004 mil, thou
- 1 mil, thou = 1.26262373737e-06 ch (US)
- 10 ch (US) = 7920015.84004 mil, thou
- 100 ch (US) = 79200158.4004 mil, thou
How to Convert Chain (Us Survey) to Mil
1 ch (US) = 792001.584003937 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 ch (US) to mil, thou:
15 ch (US) = 15 × 792001.584003937 mil, thou = 11880023.7600591 mil, thou
Chain (Us Survey) to Mil Conversion Table
| chain (US survey) | mil |
|---|---|
| 1 ch (US) | 792001.584004 mil, thou |
| 2 ch (US) | 1584003.16801 mil, thou |
| 3 ch (US) | 2376004.75201 mil, thou |
| 5 ch (US) | 3960007.92002 mil, thou |
| 10 ch (US) | 7920015.84004 mil, thou |
| 20 ch (US) | 15840031.6801 mil, thou |
| 50 ch (US) | 39600079.2002 mil, thou |
| 100 ch (US) | 79200158.4004 mil, thou |
| 500 ch (US) | 396000792.002 mil, thou |
| 1000 ch (US) | 792001584.004 mil, thou |
Chain (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey chain is a unit of length equal to 66 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey chain is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey chain was used for land surveying in the United States.
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 (US survey) in mil?
1 chain (US survey) (ch (US)) = 792001.584004 mil (mil, thou).
How do you convert chain (US survey) to mil?
Multiply the chain (US survey) value by 792001.584004. For example, 25 ch (US) × 792001.584004 = 19800039.6001 mil, thou.
What is 10 chain (US survey) in mil?
10 ch (US) = 7920015.84004 mil, thou.
Which unit is larger, the chain (US survey) or the mil?
The chain (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 ch (US) = 792001.584004 mil, thou.