Convert chain to mil
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Mil
1 ch = 792000 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 ch to mil, thou:
15 ch = 15 × 792000 mil, thou = 11880000 mil, thou
Chain to Mil Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.