Convert nautical mile (UK) to chain
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to nautical mile (UK).
1 NM (UK) = 92.1212121212 ch. To convert nautical mile (UK) to chain, multiply the value by 92.1212121212; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 0.0108552631579 NM (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 NM (UK) = 92.1212121212 ch
- 1 ch = 0.0108552631579 NM (UK)
- 10 NM (UK) = 921.212121212 ch
- 100 NM (UK) = 9212.12121212 ch
How to Convert Nautical Mile (Uk) to Chain
1 NM (UK) = 92.1212121212121 ch
Example: convert 15 NM (UK) to ch:
15 NM (UK) = 15 × 92.1212121212121 ch = 1381.81818181818 ch
Nautical Mile (Uk) to Chain Conversion Table
| nautical mile (UK) | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 NM (UK) | 92.1212121212 ch |
| 2 NM (UK) | 184.242424242 ch |
| 3 NM (UK) | 276.363636364 ch |
| 5 NM (UK) | 460.606060606 ch |
| 10 NM (UK) | 921.212121212 ch |
| 20 NM (UK) | 1842.42424242 ch |
| 50 NM (UK) | 4606.06060606 ch |
| 100 NM (UK) | 9212.12121212 ch |
| 500 NM (UK) | 46060.6060606 ch |
| 1000 NM (UK) | 92121.2121212 ch |
Nautical Mile (Uk)
The UK nautical mile, or Admiralty mile, was defined as 6,080 feet.
History/Origin
The British Admiralty defined its nautical mile as a thousandth of an imperial nautical mile. The UK adopted the international nautical mile of 1,852 meters in 1970.
Current Use
The UK nautical mile is 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 mile (UK) in chain?
1 nautical mile (UK) (NM (UK)) = 92.1212121212 chain (ch).
How do you convert nautical mile (UK) to chain?
Multiply the nautical mile (UK) value by 92.1212121212. For example, 25 NM (UK) × 92.1212121212 = 2303.03030303 ch.
What is 10 nautical mile (UK) in chain?
10 NM (UK) = 921.212121212 ch.
Which unit is larger, the nautical mile (UK) or the chain?
The nautical mile (UK) is the larger unit: 1 NM (UK) = 92.1212121212 ch.