Convert mile (statute) to chain
Please provide values below to convert mile (statute) [mi (US)] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to mile (statute).
1 mi (US) = 80.0001600003 ch. To convert mile (statute) to chain, multiply the value by 80.0001600003; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 0.012499975 mi (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 mi (US) = 80.0001600003 ch
- 1 ch = 0.012499975 mi (US)
- 10 mi (US) = 800.001600003 ch
- 100 mi (US) = 8000.01600003 ch
How to Convert Mile (Statute) to Chain
1 mi (US) = 80.0001600003181 ch
Example: convert 15 mi (US) to ch:
15 mi (US) = 15 × 80.0001600003181 ch = 1200.00240000477 ch
Mile (Statute) to Chain Conversion Table
| mile (statute) | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 mi (US) | 80.0001600003 ch |
| 2 mi (US) | 160.000320001 ch |
| 3 mi (US) | 240.000480001 ch |
| 5 mi (US) | 400.000800002 ch |
| 10 mi (US) | 800.001600003 ch |
| 20 mi (US) | 1600.00320001 ch |
| 50 mi (US) | 4000.00800002 ch |
| 100 mi (US) | 8000.01600003 ch |
| 500 mi (US) | 40000.0800002 ch |
| 1000 mi (US) | 80000.1600003 ch |
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.
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 (statute) in chain?
1 mile (statute) (mi (US)) = 80.0001600003 chain (ch).
How do you convert mile (statute) to chain?
Multiply the mile (statute) value by 80.0001600003. For example, 25 mi (US) × 80.0001600003 = 2000.00400001 ch.
What is 10 mile (statute) in chain?
10 mi (US) = 800.001600003 ch.
Which unit is larger, the mile (statute) or the chain?
The mile (statute) is the larger unit: 1 mi (US) = 80.0001600003 ch.