Convert nautical mile (UK) to chain (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert nautical mile (UK) [NM (UK)] to chain (US survey) [ch (US)], or Convert chain (US survey) to nautical mile (UK).
1 NM (UK) = 92.1210278787 ch (US). To convert nautical mile (UK) to chain (US survey), multiply the value by 92.1210278787; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch (US) = 0.0108552848685 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) = 92.1210278787 ch (US)
- 1 ch (US) = 0.0108552848685 NM (UK)
- 10 NM (UK) = 921.210278787 ch (US)
- 100 NM (UK) = 9212.10278787 ch (US)
How to Convert Nautical Mile (Uk) to Chain (Us Survey)
1 NM (UK) = 92.1210278786984 ch (US)
Example: convert 15 NM (UK) to ch (US):
15 NM (UK) = 15 × 92.1210278786984 ch (US) = 1381.81541818048 ch (US)
Nautical Mile (Uk) to Chain (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| nautical mile (UK) | chain (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 NM (UK) | 92.1210278787 ch (US) |
| 2 NM (UK) | 184.242055757 ch (US) |
| 3 NM (UK) | 276.363083636 ch (US) |
| 5 NM (UK) | 460.605139393 ch (US) |
| 10 NM (UK) | 921.210278787 ch (US) |
| 20 NM (UK) | 1842.42055757 ch (US) |
| 50 NM (UK) | 4606.05139393 ch (US) |
| 100 NM (UK) | 9212.10278787 ch (US) |
| 500 NM (UK) | 46060.5139393 ch (US) |
| 1000 NM (UK) | 92121.0278787 ch (US) |
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 (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 (UK) in chain (US survey)?
1 nautical mile (UK) (NM (UK)) = 92.1210278787 chain (US survey) (ch (US)).
How do you convert nautical mile (UK) to chain (US survey)?
Multiply the nautical mile (UK) value by 92.1210278787. For example, 25 NM (UK) × 92.1210278787 = 2303.02569697 ch (US).
What is 10 nautical mile (UK) in chain (US survey)?
10 NM (UK) = 921.210278787 ch (US).
Which unit is larger, the nautical mile (UK) or the chain (US survey)?
The nautical mile (UK) is the larger unit: 1 NM (UK) = 92.1210278787 ch (US).