Template:Miles-chains/doc
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Converts distances measured in miles and chains to kilometres, linking to chain (unit) without linking miles. This is to conform to WP:OVERLINK, which states that common units of length should not be linked. However, chains are not familiar to many readers, and therefore a link is provided.
This template is designed to mimic the function of the {{convert}} template, which is currently unable to make selective links.
If a wiki-link to chains is not required, or it is preferable to link to both miles and chains, {{convert}} can be used instead.
Usage
[edit source]{{miles-chains|4|mi|72|chain|km}}produces 4 miles 72 chains (4.90 miles, 7.89 km)
Note that the parameters mi, chain and km are redundant in this template, but are provided to make conversion to the {{convert}} template easier if selective linking is ever implemented.
Displays a number of miles and chains with additional conversions to miles as well as kilometres.
| Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles | 1 | The number of miles
| Number | optional |
| Chains | 2 | The number of chains
| Number | optional |
See also
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