Convert nautical league (UK) to chain
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to nautical league (UK).
1 NL (UK) = 276.363636364 ch. To convert nautical league (UK) to chain, multiply the value by 276.363636364; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 0.00361842105263 NL (UK)). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 NL (UK) = 276.363636364 ch
- 1 ch = 0.00361842105263 NL (UK)
- 10 NL (UK) = 2763.63636364 ch
- 100 NL (UK) = 27636.3636364 ch
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Chain
1 NL (UK) = 276.363636363636 ch
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to ch:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 276.363636363636 ch = 4145.45454545455 ch
Nautical League (Uk) to Chain Conversion Table
| nautical league (UK) | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 NL (UK) | 276.363636364 ch |
| 2 NL (UK) | 552.727272727 ch |
| 3 NL (UK) | 829.090909091 ch |
| 5 NL (UK) | 1381.81818182 ch |
| 10 NL (UK) | 2763.63636364 ch |
| 20 NL (UK) | 5527.27272727 ch |
| 50 NL (UK) | 13818.1818182 ch |
| 100 NL (UK) | 27636.3636364 ch |
| 500 NL (UK) | 138181.818182 ch |
| 1000 NL (UK) | 276363.636364 ch |
Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.
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 nautical league (UK) in chain?
1 nautical league (UK) (NL (UK)) = 276.363636364 chain (ch).
How do you convert nautical league (UK) to chain?
Multiply the nautical league (UK) value by 276.363636364. For example, 25 NL (UK) × 276.363636364 = 6909.09090909 ch.
What is 10 nautical league (UK) in chain?
10 NL (UK) = 2763.63636364 ch.
Which unit is larger, the nautical league (UK) or the chain?
The nautical league (UK) is the larger unit: 1 NL (UK) = 276.363636364 ch.