Convert chain to mile (Roman)
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)], or Convert mile (Roman) to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Mile (Roman)
1 ch = 0.0135942327497425 mi (Roman)
Example: convert 15 ch to mi (Roman):
15 ch = 15 × 0.0135942327497425 mi (Roman) = 0.203913491246138 mi (Roman)
Chain to Mile (Roman) 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.
Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.