This calculator allows you to convert from Chain to Mile (US survey) and in a reverse direction. To convert from Chain to Mile (US survey), enter the amount of Chain into the first input and to convert from Mile (US survey) to Chain, enter the amount of Mile (US survey) into the second input.
1 Chain = 0.012499975 Mile (US survey)
To convert Chain to Mile (US survey): Every 1 Chain equals 0.012499975 Mile (US survey). For example, 100 Chain equal 100 * 0.012499975 = 1.2499975 Mile (US survey) and so on..
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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.
