Convert nautical mile (international) to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (international) [NM] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to nautical mile (international).
1 NM = 92.0621717171 ch (US). To convert nautical mile (international) to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 92.0621717171; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 0.0108622247482 NM). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 NM = 92.0621717171 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 0.0108622247482 NM
- 10 NM = 920.621717171 ch (US)
- 100 NM = 9206.21717171 ch (US)
How to Convert Nautical Mile (International) to Chain (Us Survey)
1 NM = 92.0621717170823 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 NM to ch (US):
15 NM = 15 × 92.0621717170823 ch (US) = 1380.93257575624 ch (US)
Nautical Mile (International) to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| nautical mile (international) | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 NM | 92.0621717171 ch (US) |
| 2 NM | 184.124343434 ch (US) |
| 3 NM | 276.186515151 ch (US) |
| 5 NM | 460.310858585 ch (US) |
| 10 NM | 920.621717171 ch (US) |
| 20 NM | 1841.24343434 ch (US) |
| 50 NM | 4603.10858585 ch (US) |
| 100 NM | 9206.21717171 ch (US) |
| 500 NM | 46031.0858585 ch (US) |
| 1000 NM | 92062.1717171 ch (US) |
Nautical Mile (International)
The international nautical mile is a unit of length used in marine and air navigation, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
History/Origin
Historically, a nautical mile was defined as one minute of arc of latitude. The international nautical mile was defined by the First International Extraordinary Hydrographic Conference in Monaco in 1929. The United States adopted it in 1954, and the United Kingdom in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical mile is used for maritime and aviation purposes worldwide.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 nautical mile (international) in chain (US survey)?
1 nautical mile (international) (NM) = 92.0621717171 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert nautical mile (international) to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the nautical mile (international) value by 92.0621717171. For example, 25 NM × 92.0621717171 = 2301.55429293 ch (US).
What is 10 nautical mile (international) in chain (US survey)?
10 NM = 920.621717171 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the nautical mile (international) or the chain (US survey)?
The nautical mile (international) is the larger unit: 1 NM = 92.0621717171 ch (US).