Chains to UK Nautical Leagues

Metric Conversions.

UK Nautical Leagues to Chains (Swap units)

1ch = 0.00362UK nl

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Chains to UK Nautical Leagues conversion formula

UK Nautical Leagues = Chains / 276.36218923

Chains to UK Nautical Leagues calculation

UK Nautical Leagues = Chains / 276.36218923

UK Nautical Leagues = 1 / 276.36250423915

UK Nautical Leagues = 0.00362

What is a chain?

The chain is a unit of length measurement commonly used in surveying and land measurement. It is primarily used in countries that follow the imperial system of measurement, such as the United States and the United Kingdom. One chain is equal to 66 feet or 20.1168 meters. It is further divided into 100 links, with each link measuring 0.66 feet or 7.92 inches.

The chain was historically used for measuring large areas of land, such as farms or estates. Surveyors would use chains to measure distances between points and establish boundaries. The use of chains allowed for more accurate measurements compared to other methods available at the time. Today, the chain is still used in some specialized fields, such as civil engineering and land surveying, although it has been largely replaced by more modern and precise measurement tools like GPS.

What is a UK nautical league?

A UK nautical league is a unit of measurement used in the United Kingdom to quantify distances at sea. It is primarily used in navigation and maritime activities. One nautical league is equal to three nautical miles, which is equivalent to approximately 5.56 kilometers or 3.45 statute miles.

The term "nautical" refers to measurements related to navigation and is commonly used in the maritime industry. It is important to note that a nautical league is different from a regular league, which is a land-based unit of measurement. The use of nautical leagues allows sailors and navigators to easily calculate distances and plan their routes while at sea.

The UK nautical league is particularly useful for determining distances between ports, landmarks, or other points of interest along the coastline. It provides a standardized unit of measurement that is widely recognized and used in the maritime community. By understanding the concept of a UK nautical league, sailors and navigators can accurately navigate the waters and ensure safe and efficient travel.

 

Chains to UK Nautical Leagues table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Chains
UK Nautical Leagues
0ch
0.00000UK nl
1ch
0.00362UK nl
2ch
0.00724UK nl
3ch
0.01086UK nl
4ch
0.01447UK nl
5ch
0.01809UK nl
6ch
0.02171UK nl
7ch
0.02533UK nl
8ch
0.02895UK nl
9ch
0.03257UK nl
10ch
0.03618UK nl
11ch
0.03980UK nl
12ch
0.04342UK nl
13ch
0.04704UK nl
14ch
0.05066UK nl
15ch
0.05428UK nl
16ch
0.05789UK nl
17ch
0.06151UK nl
18ch
0.06513UK nl
19ch
0.06875UK nl
20ch
0.07237UK nl
21ch
0.07599UK nl
22ch
0.07961UK nl
23ch
0.08322UK nl
24ch
0.08684UK nl
25ch
0.09046UK nl
26ch
0.09408UK nl
27ch
0.09770UK nl
28ch
0.10132UK nl
29ch
0.10493UK nl
30ch
0.10855UK nl
31ch
0.11217UK nl
32ch
0.11579UK nl
33ch
0.11941UK nl
34ch
0.12303UK nl
35ch
0.12665UK nl
36ch
0.13026UK nl
37ch
0.13388UK nl
38ch
0.13750UK nl
39ch
0.14112UK nl
40ch
0.14474UK nl
41ch
0.14836UK nl
42ch
0.15197UK nl
43ch
0.15559UK nl
44ch
0.15921UK nl
45ch
0.16283UK nl
46ch
0.16645UK nl
47ch
0.17007UK nl
48ch
0.17368UK nl
49ch
0.17730UK nl
50ch
0.18092UK nl
51ch
0.18454UK nl
52ch
0.18816UK nl
53ch
0.19178UK nl
54ch
0.19540UK nl
55ch
0.19901UK nl
56ch
0.20263UK nl
57ch
0.20625UK nl
58ch
0.20987UK nl
59ch
0.21349UK nl
60ch
0.21711UK nl
61ch
0.22072UK nl
62ch
0.22434UK nl
63ch
0.22796UK nl
64ch
0.23158UK nl
65ch
0.23520UK nl
66ch
0.23882UK nl
67ch
0.24244UK nl
68ch
0.24605UK nl
69ch
0.24967UK nl
70ch
0.25329UK nl
71ch
0.25691UK nl
72ch
0.26053UK nl
73ch
0.26415UK nl
74ch
0.26776UK nl
75ch
0.27138UK nl
76ch
0.27500UK nl
77ch
0.27862UK nl
78ch
0.28224UK nl
79ch
0.28586UK nl
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