Convert mile to chain
Please provide values below to convert mile [mi, mi(Int)] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to mile.
1 mi, mi(Int) = 80 ch. To convert mile to chain, multiply the value by 80; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 0.0125 mi, mi(Int)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 mi, mi(Int) = 80 ch
- 1 ch = 0.0125 mi, mi(Int)
- 10 mi, mi(Int) = 800 ch
- 100 mi, mi(Int) = 8000 ch
How to Convert Mile to Chain
1 mi, mi(Int) = 80 ch
Example: convert 15 mi, mi(Int) to ch:
15 mi, mi(Int) = 15 × 80 ch = 1200 ch
Mile to Chain Conversion Table
| mile | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 mi, mi(Int) | 80 ch |
| 2 mi, mi(Int) | 160 ch |
| 3 mi, mi(Int) | 240 ch |
| 5 mi, mi(Int) | 400 ch |
| 10 mi, mi(Int) | 800 ch |
| 20 mi, mi(Int) | 1600 ch |
| 50 mi, mi(Int) | 4000 ch |
| 100 mi, mi(Int) | 8000 ch |
| 500 mi, mi(Int) | 40000 ch |
| 1000 mi, mi(Int) | 80000 ch |
Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 mile in chain?
1 mile (mi, mi(Int)) = 80 chain (ch).
How do you convert mile to chain?
Multiply the mile value by 80. For example, 25 mi, mi(Int) × 80 = 2000 ch.
What is 10 mile in chain?
10 mi, mi(Int) = 800 ch.
Which unit is larger, the mile or the chain?
The mile is the larger unit: 1 mi, mi(Int) = 80 ch.