Nautical miles (International) to Chains Converter

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Calculation: Nautical miles (International) ➜ Chains

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What is the formula to convert from Nautical miles (International) to Chains?

The formula to convert length value from the unit of Nautical miles (International) to the unit of Chains is:

Length(Chains) = Length(Nautical miles (International)) / 0.01086220294964833

Nautical miles (International) unit in Length

A nautical mile is a unit of length used in maritime and air navigation, equal to 1.852 kilometers or approximately 1.1508 statute miles. This unit is based on one minute of arc along the Earth's meridian and is used worldwide for navigation purposes. The nautical mile is essential for accurately measuring distances at sea and in the air, ensuring consistency in global navigation.

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.

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