Chains to Miles (US survey) Converter

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Calculation: Chains ➜ Miles (US survey)

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What is the formula to convert from Chains to Miles (US survey)?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Chains to the unit of Miles (US survey) is:

Length(Miles (US survey)) = Length(Chains) / 80.00016640651567

Chains unit in Length

A chain is a unit of length traditionally used in land surveying, equal to 66 feet or approximately 20.12 meters. The chain was originally based on the length of a surveyor's chain and is still used in some contexts for measuring land parcels, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. This unit is also commonly referenced in historical land records.

Miles (US survey) unit in Length

A U.S. survey mile is a unit of length used in land surveying in the United States, equal to approximately 5,280.01 feet or about 1.609 kilometers. This unit is slightly longer than the international statute mile and is used in the precise measurement of land boundaries. The U.S. survey mile is essential in legal and cadastral contexts, where accurate land measurement is critical.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about "Chains ➜ Miles (US survey)" Conversion

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