Nautical Mile To Chain (Nmi To Ch) Converter

The Nautical Mile To Chain (Nmi To Ch) Converter is a handy tool designed to help you easily convert distances measured in nautical miles into chains. This is especially useful in maritime, surveying, and engineering contexts where precise measurements are essential.

A nautical mile (Nmi) is a unit of distance used primarily in maritime and aviation navigation. One nautical mile is defined as exactly 1,852 meters or approximately 1.15078 statute miles. It is based on the Earth’s circumference and is used worldwide for navigation and charting.

A chain (Ch) is a traditional unit of length used mainly in land surveying. One chain is equal to 66 feet, which is exactly 22 yards or approximately 20.1168 meters. Chains are often used to measure distances along a survey line.

To convert nautical miles to chains, you can use the following formula:
Number of chains = Number of nautical miles × (1,852 meters per nautical mile) ÷ (20.1168 meters per chain)

In simpler terms, multiply the number of nautical miles by 1,852, then divide the result by 20.1168 to get the equivalent length in chains. This converter automates this calculation, making it quick and easy to switch between these units without manual computation.