What is the exact conversion rate from miles to chain (US survey)?

1 mile equals 79.99984 chains according to the defined conversion formula.

Where is the chain (US survey) commonly used?

It is primarily used in historical U.S. land surveying, cadastral mapping, and rural property boundary descriptions.

Can this conversion be used internationally?

Since the chain is tied to the US survey foot, its use is mostly historical and centered within the U.S., limiting its global applicability.

How to Convert Mile [mi, mi(Int)] to Chain (US survey) [ch]

Convert lengths from mile to chain (US survey) with ease using this online length unit converter. Understand the definitions, use cases, and conversion formula for accurate transformation.

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

Mile [mi, mi(Int)]	Chain (US survey) [ch]

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

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What Is This Tool?

This length converter transforms measurements from mile, an imperial unit commonly used for road distances and athletics, to the chain (US survey), a historical surveying unit used in U.S. land measurements. It facilitates the interpretation of legacy land records and property boundary data.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in miles in the input field.
Select 'mile [mi, mi(Int)]' as the source unit.
Choose 'chain (US survey) [ch]' as the target unit.
Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in chains.

Key Features

Converts miles to chain (US survey) using a precise conversion formula.
Supports units commonly used in land surveying and mapping contexts.
Ideal for interpreting historical land deeds and cadastral data.
Browser-based and easy to use without any software installation.

Examples

1 mile equals 79.99984 chains.
2 miles equal 159.99968 chains.

Common Use Cases

Measuring distances on roads, highways, and sporting events using miles.
Interpreting and converting historical U.S. land survey measurements expressed in chains.
Reconciliating legacy property boundary data for cadastral mapping and GIS applications.

Tips & Best Practices

Verify the unit type before conversion to ensure accuracy between statute miles and chains.
Use this converter primarily for land surveying or property boundary work involving U.S. customary units.
Be aware of minor differences due to the US survey foot when precision is critical.

Limitations

The chain unit uses the U.S. survey foot, which slightly differs from the international foot, causing minor precision variations.
Chain (US survey) is mostly a historical unit; its application is limited outside the U.S. and in modern surveying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exact conversion rate from miles to chain (US survey)?: 1 mile equals 79.99984 chains according to the defined conversion formula.
Where is the chain (US survey) commonly used?: It is primarily used in historical U.S. land surveying, cadastral mapping, and rural property boundary descriptions.
Can this conversion be used internationally?: Since the chain is tied to the US survey foot, its use is mostly historical and centered within the U.S., limiting its global applicability.

Key Terminology

Mile [mi, mi(Int)]: An English unit of length equal to exactly 1,609.344 metres, used internationally for land distances in countries with Imperial/US customary units.
Chain (US survey) [ch]: A traditional U.S. unit of length equal to 66 US survey feet, used historically in land surveying and subdivided into 100 links.
US Survey Foot: A unit of length slightly different from the international foot, used in the definition of the US survey chain.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the unit symbol for mile used in this converter?

How many chains equal 1 mile?

100

79.99984

What is a common use of the chain (US survey)?

Road speed limits

Land surveying and cadastral work

Athletics racing distance

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