Convert mile (Roman) to chain
Please provide values below to convert mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to mile (Roman).
How to Convert Mile (Roman) to Chain
1 mi (Roman) = 73.5606060606061 ch
Example: convert 15 mi (Roman) to ch:
15 mi (Roman) = 15 × 73.5606060606061 ch = 1103.40909090909 ch
Mile (Roman) to Chain Conversion Table
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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.
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.