Convert nautical league (int.) to chain
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (int.) [NL (int.)] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to nautical league (int.).
How to Convert Nautical League (Int.) to Chain
1 NL (int.) = 276.18706752565 ch
Example: convert 15 NL (int.) to ch:
15 NL (int.) = 15 × 276.18706752565 ch = 4142.80601288475 ch
Nautical League (Int.) to Chain Conversion Table
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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.
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.