Mile to Chain Converter
Convert Mile (mi) to Chain (ch) instantly. 1 mi = 80 ch.
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1 mi = 80 ch
Formula:
ch = mi × 80With your value: 1 mi = 80 ch
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in mile so you can sanity-check the result.
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Mile to Chain Conversion Table
| Mile (mi) | Chain (ch) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 40 |
| 1 | 80 |
| 2 | 160 |
| 5 | 400 |
| 10 | 800 |
| 15 | 1,200 |
| 20 | 1,600 |
| 25 | 2,000 |
| 50 | 4,000 |
| 100 | 8,000 |
| 250 | 20,000 |
| 500 | 40,000 |
| 1000 | 80,000 |
Chain to Mile Conversion Table
| Chain (ch) | Mile (mi) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.00625 |
| 1 | 0.0125 |
| 2 | 0.025 |
| 5 | 0.0625 |
| 10 | 0.125 |
| 15 | 0.1875 |
| 20 | 0.25 |
| 25 | 0.3125 |
| 50 | 0.625 |
| 100 | 1.25 |
| 250 | 3.125 |
| 500 | 6.25 |
| 1000 | 12.5 |
Where these values come from
Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.
Mile (mi)
Length
1 statute mile = 1760 international yards = 1609.344 m exactly.
Source: International Yard and Pound Agreement of 1959; NIST Federal Register Notice 59-5442
US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Chain (ch)
Length
Traceable to the metre, defined by fixing the speed of light in vacuum at 299 792 458 m/s. Imperial lengths derive from the 1959 international yard (0.9144 m exactly).
Source: BIPM, The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition, 2019 (updated 2024)
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Mile to Chain
To convert from Mile (mi) to Chain (ch), multiply the value by 80.
Formula: ch = mi × 80
Reverse: mi = ch × 0.0125
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Mile. For example: 5 mi
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 80
- The result is: 400 ch
About Mile
The mile is an imperial unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or 1,609.344 meters. It is primarily used in the United States, United Kingdom, and a few other countries.
Fun Fact: The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus" meaning 1,000 paces.
Common uses: road distances (US/UK), running, aviation.
About Chain
Gunter's chain equals 66 feet (20.1168 m) and underpins the US Public Land Survey System: 10 square chains make one acre.
Common uses: land surveying, cadastral records, cricket pitch length.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Chain are in 1 Mile?
There are exactly 80 Chain in 1 Mile. This means the conversion factor from Mile to Chain is 80.
What is the formula to convert Mile to Chain?
The formula to convert Mile to Chain is: ch = mi × 80. For example, to convert 10 Mile to Chain, you would multiply 10 by 80.
What is a Mile?
The mile is an imperial unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or 1,609.344 meters. It is primarily used in the United States, United Kingdom, and a few other countries.
What is a Chain?
Gunter's chain equals 66 feet (20.1168 m) and underpins the US Public Land Survey System: 10 square chains make one acre.
What are the common uses of Mile?
The Mile is commonly used in road distances (US/UK), running, aviation.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). Mile to Chain converter. UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/mile-to-chain