Convert megameter to chain
Please provide values below to convert megameter [Mm] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to megameter.
How to Convert Megameter to Chain
1 Mm = 49709.6953789867 ch
Example: convert 15 Mm to ch:
15 Mm = 15 × 49709.6953789867 ch = 745645.430684801 ch
Megameter to Chain Conversion Table
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Megameter
A megameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^6 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "mega-" for 10^6 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1873.
Current Use
The megameter is sometimes used to specify the diameters of planets and the distances of satellites.
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.