What is a statute mile?

A statute mile is a unit of length measuring exactly 5,280 feet or 1,609.344 metres, commonly used for everyday distance measurements on roads.

What is a US survey chain?

The US survey chain equals 66 US survey feet and is subdivided into 100 links; it has been traditionally used in US land surveying and cadastral work.

Why convert miles to chains?

Converting miles to chains helps interpret historical land surveys, cadastral maps, and property boundaries that use legacy units.

Mile (statute) to Chain (US survey) Converter

Convert length measurements from mile (statute) to chain (US survey) easily with this online tool designed for land surveying and distance conversions.

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Mile (statute) [mi, mi (US)] to Chain (US survey) [ch] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This tool enables users to convert measurements from the statute mile, a common length unit for road distances, into the US survey chain, a traditional unit frequently used in historical land surveying and cadastral mapping.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in miles (statute) into the input field.
Select mile (statute) as the 'From' unit and chain (US survey) as the 'To' unit.
Click the convert button to view the result in chains (US survey).

Key Features

Converts mile (statute) to chain (US survey) with a fixed conversion rate.
Supports translation of modern road distance units into legacy surveying measurements.
Browser-based and user-friendly interface.
Ideal for land surveyors, GIS professionals, and anyone dealing with property boundary data.

Examples

2 miles (statute) converts to 160 chains (US survey).
0.5 mile (statute) converts to 40 chains (US survey).

Common Use Cases

Translating road distances into traditional land surveying units for historical property data.
Interpreting old cadastral surveys and land deeds that use chains.
Converting legacy survey measurements for use in modern mapping and GIS systems.
Describing boundaries and right-of-way information in rural property assessments.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure you select the correct version of the mile unit to avoid confusion with the US survey mile.
Use this conversion primarily for historical and surveying purposes, not navigation or maritime measurements.
Consider modern metric units for new surveys to enhance interoperability.
Be aware of slight differences between the US survey foot and international foot when precision is essential.

Limitations

The statute mile differs slightly from the US survey mile, introducing minor discrepancies.
The chain is based on the US survey foot, which is not identical to the international foot.
The chain unit is mostly used historically; modern surveying commonly uses metric or international customary units.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a statute mile?: A statute mile is a unit of length measuring exactly 5,280 feet or 1,609.344 metres, commonly used for everyday distance measurements on roads.
What is a US survey chain?: The US survey chain equals 66 US survey feet and is subdivided into 100 links; it has been traditionally used in US land surveying and cadastral work.
Why convert miles to chains?: Converting miles to chains helps interpret historical land surveys, cadastral maps, and property boundaries that use legacy units.

Key Terminology

Statute Mile: A standard mile used for everyday distance measurement, exactly 5,280 feet or 1,609.344 metres.
US Survey Chain: A traditional length unit used in US land surveying equal to 66 US survey feet, divided into 100 links.
Cadastral Survey: A survey recording property boundaries and land ownership details, often using legacy units like chains.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the exact number of chains in one statute mile?

66 chains

80 chains

100 chains

Which unit is primarily used for modern road distance measurements?

Nautical mile

Statute mile

US survey chain

What historic purpose does the US survey chain mainly serve?

Maritime navigation

Land surveying and cadastral work

Vehicle odometer readings

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