Convert chain to nautical league (int.)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)], or Convert nautical league (int.) to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Nautical League (Int.)
1 ch = 0.0036207343412527 NL (int.)
Example: convert 15 ch to NL (int.):
15 ch = 15 × 0.0036207343412527 NL (int.) = 0.0543110151187905 NL (int.)
Chain to Nautical League (Int.) 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.
Nautical League (Int.)
The international nautical league is a unit of length equal to three international nautical miles.
History/Origin
The international nautical league is based on the international nautical mile, which was defined as exactly 1,852 meters by international agreement in 1929.
Current Use
The nautical league is not a commonly used unit, with distances at sea typically being expressed in nautical miles.