Convert mil to chain
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to mil.
1 mil, thou = 1.26262626263e-06 ch. To convert mil to chain, multiply the value by 1.26262626263e-06; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 792000 mil, thou). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 mil, thou = 1.26262626263e-06 ch
- 1 ch = 792000 mil, thou
- 10 mil, thou = 1.26262626263e-05 ch
- 100 mil, thou = 0.000126262626263 ch
How to Convert Mil to Chain
1 mil, thou = 1.26262626262626e-06 ch
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to ch:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 1.26262626262626e-06 ch = 1.89393939393939e-05 ch
Mil to Chain Conversion Table
| mil | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 mil, thou | 1.26262626263e-06 ch |
| 2 mil, thou | 2.52525252525e-06 ch |
| 3 mil, thou | 3.78787878788e-06 ch |
| 5 mil, thou | 6.31313131313e-06 ch |
| 10 mil, thou | 1.26262626263e-05 ch |
| 20 mil, thou | 2.52525252525e-05 ch |
| 50 mil, thou | 6.31313131313e-05 ch |
| 100 mil, thou | 0.000126262626263 ch |
| 500 mil, thou | 0.000631313131313 ch |
| 1000 mil, thou | 0.00126262626263 ch |
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.
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 mil in chain?
1 mil (mil, thou) = 1.26262626263e-06 chain (ch).
How do you convert mil to chain?
Multiply the mil value by 1.26262626263e-06. For example, 25 mil, thou × 1.26262626263e-06 = 3.15656565657e-05 ch.
What is 10 mil in chain?
10 mil, thou = 1.26262626263e-05 ch.
Which unit is larger, the mil or the chain?
The chain is the larger unit: 1 mil, thou equals only 1.26262626263e-06 ch.