This calculator allows you to convert from Chain to Mil and in a reverse direction. To convert from Chain to Mil, enter the amount of Chain into the first input and to convert from Mil to Chain, enter the amount of Mil into the second input.
This calculator allows you to convert from Chain to Mil and in a reverse direction. To convert from Chain to Mil, enter the amount of Chain into the first input and to convert from Mil to Chain, enter the amount of Mil into the second input.
1 Chain = 792000.00000001 Mil
To convert Chain to Mil: Every 1 Chain equals 792000.00000001 Mil. For example, 100 Chain equal 100 * 792000.00000001 = 79200000.000001 Mil and so on..
Chain to Meter | Chain to Foot | Chain to Centimeter | Chain to Inch | Chain to Kilometer | Chain to Mile | Chain to Millimeter | Chain to Yard | Chain to Micrometer |What is the chain?
The chain is a unit of length. It equals 66 feet. The chain was first introduced between 1579 and 1607.
Several countries have used chain for several centuries especially in England. Note that there are 80 chains in one mile.
The main use of the chain is in laying out US townships. Official governments must use US survey chain to do surveys according to the federal law passed in 1785.
What is mil?
Mil or Thou is a unit of length which equals one thousandth of an inch. The thickness of different materials in U.S is measured in mils. The thickness of ID cards is about 30 mils.
It is important to differentiate between mill and millimeter which is 0.001 meter.
The following examples can help you to totally understand the size of mil: