Convert nautical league (UK) to chain
Please provide values below to convert nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to nautical league (UK).
How to Convert Nautical League (Uk) to Chain
1 NL (UK) = 276.363636363636 ch
Example: convert 15 NL (UK) to ch:
15 NL (UK) = 15 × 276.363636363636 ch = 4145.45454545455 ch
Nautical League (Uk) to Chain Conversion Table
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Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.
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.