Convert Chain to Mile

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Conversion Formula:

mi = ch × 0.0125

Convert Chain to Mile (ch to mi) instantly with accurate, readable results.

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Chain - traditional surveying length unit

Chain is a historical unit used in land surveying, specifically Gunter’s chain. Used on cadastral maps and by railways and surveyors across the English-speaking world.

  • Symbols: ch (common)
  • System: Imperial/US customary (historic surveying)
  • Exact relations: 1 chain = 66 ft = 22 yd = 4 rods = 100 links = 1/80 mile; 10 chains = 1 furlong
  • Metric equivalents: 1 chain = 20.1168 m (exact)
  • Typical examples: UK railway distances recorded in miles and chains; a cricket pitch length is 1 chain (22 yd)
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Mile (mi) — Imperial/US statute mile defined exactly as 1,609.344 meters

Standard for road distances in the US and UK. Historically derived from Roman measures, now metrically fixed for conversion.

  • Symbol: mi
  • System: Imperial/US customary
  • Exact relations: 1 mi = 1,609.344 m = 1.609344 km (exact)
  • Other relations: 1 mi = 5,280 ft = 1,760 yd
  • Typical examples: highway signage, race distances (marathon ≈ 26.219 mi)